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SK12 HDV

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 84,989 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 3 May 2022 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 May 2021 70,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 64,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid rear hanger broken off and centre exhaust sleeve missing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both …. inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 59,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 59,597 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,159 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,159 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SK12 HDV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK12 HDV, 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 SK12 HDV registered?

SK12 HDV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SK12 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 HDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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