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SV12 XBB

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,646 mi
Last recorded106,646 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XBB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,646 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,845 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside rear radius bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside rear radius bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 93,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,521 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 74,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 65,467 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,095 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,095 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 40,582 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,647 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,328 miles

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

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)

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

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 XBB is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

SV12 XBB is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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