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WF12 LWX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 134,854 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mount temp fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2026 134,854 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top shock mount deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mount temp fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2025 129,640 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded, temporary hanger in use nearside, mid exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 129,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy & deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded, temporary hanger in use nearside, mid exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,483 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion band on inner faces

Headlamp lenses cloudy and deteriorated

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

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

Rear silencer box heavily corroded and temporary hanger in use

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroding outer skin and loose at rear bracket

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid-pipe hanger snapped due to corrosion but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both tyres mis-shapen on inner edges.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 80,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid-pipe hanger snapped due to corrosion but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Both tyres mis-shapen on inner edges.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 60,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,326 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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WF12 LWX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 LWX, 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 WF12 LWX registered?

WF12 LWX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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