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WF12 WBV

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,751 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,743 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,742 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no smoke emissions detected

Fail 22 Jun 2015 44,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no smoke emissions detected

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 WBV is a 2012 Seat Altea in White 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 WF12 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

WF12 WBV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is WF12 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 WBV 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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