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SK12 JGX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 JGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,084 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 88,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 60,806 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 60,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,422 miles

Both front brake discs arte badly marked on braking surfaces

Damage to outer wall off nearside tyre

Not fitted with a proper fuel cap

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 JGX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

SK12 JGX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SK12 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 JGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK12 JGX have outstanding finance?

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