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SA12 NXX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,110 mi
Last recorded84,110 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,110 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skin breaking up

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 77,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 65,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 59,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (in front on tank) broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 59,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (in front on tank) broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,327 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 52,325 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA12 NXX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA12 NXX, 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.

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What year was SA12 NXX registered?

SA12 NXX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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