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WP12 OCM

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 OCM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,639 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 44,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,855 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 31,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,944 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,667 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 11,025 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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WP12 OCM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WP12 OCM, 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 WP12 OCM?

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What year was WP12 OCM registered?

WP12 OCM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WP12 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 OCM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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