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SH12 EMX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 EMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 108,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,226 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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SH12 EMX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH12 EMX, 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

How do I check the history of SH12 EMX?

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What year was SH12 EMX registered?

SH12 EMX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SH12 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 EMX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH12 EMX have outstanding finance?

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