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AO12 SHJ

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 146,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 122,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,023 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 106,023 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,506 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,811 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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AO12 SHJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO12 SHJ, 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 AO12 SHJ registered?

AO12 SHJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AO12 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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