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WU12 NZP

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,620 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 33,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belts

Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 19,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 NZP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 WU12 NZP, 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 WU12 NZP?

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What year was WU12 NZP registered?

WU12 NZP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WU12 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 NZP 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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