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WJ12 VBU

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 70,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 64,100 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 64,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ADVANCED uneven wear (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 54,082 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade smears windscreen

Pass 28 May 2020 46,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake pads 60% worn approx

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,269 miles

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

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

Pass 16 May 2018 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2018 28,651 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2017 24,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2016 18,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 9,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,565 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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WJ12 VBU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ12 VBU, 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 WJ12 VBU registered?

WJ12 VBU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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