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5631 R

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5631 R
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 95,781 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,138 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears;also both perished (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears;also both perished (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,475 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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5631 R is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5631 R, 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.

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What year was 5631 R registered?

5631 R is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is 5631 R safe to buy?

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