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SV12 LBA

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,984 mi
Last recorded180,984 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LBA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 180,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 180,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 176,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 155,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ONLY 16% (which is only minimum requirement.) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 90,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,552 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

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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SV12 LBA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV12 LBA, 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 SV12 LBA registered?

SV12 LBA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is SV12 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 LBA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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