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WF12 LXN

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 87,363 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer pipe spilt but still provides fuild to the screen

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,725 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,984 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

headlight condition starting to efect beam image

rear fog light lens deteriating

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 34,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,758 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 LXN is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXN, 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

How do I check the history of WF12 LXN?

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What year was WF12 LXN registered?

WF12 LXN is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WF12 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 LXN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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