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AO12 SLV

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,843 mi
Last recorded42,843 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SLV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,616 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear tyres cracking on tread surfaces

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 SLV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 SLV, 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 AO12 SLV?

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What year was AO12 SLV registered?

AO12 SLV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AO12 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SLV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO12 SLV have outstanding finance?

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