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SP12 RVL

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,058 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 53,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 40,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,213 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 RVL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVL, 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 SP12 RVL registered?

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

Is SP12 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 RVL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP12 RVL have outstanding finance?

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