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SM12 SXG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 131,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 111,463 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 95,258 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2023 81,889 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 72,902 miles

Rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 20 May 2021 65,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,405 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 37,944 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

SM12 SXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is SM12 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 SXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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