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SM12 PFK

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,014 miles

Rear n/side brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,412 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,540 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 14 Dec 2020 33,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under side covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 12,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 12,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,177 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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SM12 PFK 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 91.7%.

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 SM12 PFK, 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 SM12 PFK registered?

SM12 PFK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is SM12 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 PFK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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