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SH12 ENC

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,850 mi
Last recorded90,850 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 ENC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 90,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 71,474 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 54,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,807 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 ENC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH12 ENC, 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 SH12 ENC registered?

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

Is SH12 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 ENC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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