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RJ12 JZH

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 JZH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 101,063 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,135 miles

Bulb warning illumiated, All lights checked working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,530 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,267 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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RJ12 JZH is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ12 JZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ12 JZH registered?

RJ12 JZH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is RJ12 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 JZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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