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WV12 WWX

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 65,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 63,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn off on inner edge, nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,524 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 19,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,229 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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WV12 WWX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV12 WWX, 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 WV12 WWX registered?

WV12 WWX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is WV12 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 WWX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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