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SP12 RVF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,010 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,788 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heat damaged (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

brake pad warning light on

undertray insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2020 70,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heat damaged (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

brake pad warning light on

undertray insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,455 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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SP12 RVF 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 84.6%.

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 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 SP12 RVF, 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.

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What year was SP12 RVF registered?

SP12 RVF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SP12 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 RVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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