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SP12 XCJ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,831 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 114,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

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 XCJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

SP12 XCJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SP12 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XCJ 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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