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WU12 NYV

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,038 mi
Last recorded191,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 191,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 177,335 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 135,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 117,646 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 117,646 miles

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

Offside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,330 miles

both front tyre worn on the inside edges indicating a tracking fault

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

rear centre seat back may need attention

Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyre worn on the inside edges indicating a tracking fault

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

rear centre seat back may need attention

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,976 miles

Vehicle passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,140 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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WU12 NYV is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU12 NYV, 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

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What year was WU12 NYV registered?

WU12 NYV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is WU12 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 NYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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