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AF12 MZP

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 155,892 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP MISSING. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 29 Nov 2025 155,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP MISSING. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,743 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,977 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,143 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 119,114 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 27 Nov 2021 109,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,527 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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AF12 MZP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AF12 MZP, 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 AF12 MZP registered?

AF12 MZP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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