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WX12 TFU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,840 mi
Last recorded86,840 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,079 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 82,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 70,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,453 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 65,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,475 miles

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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WX12 TFU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 WX12 TFU, 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 WX12 TFU?

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What year was WX12 TFU registered?

WX12 TFU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is WX12 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX12 TFU 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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