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AO12 VJA

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VJA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,812 miles

Brake pad low warning on

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,765 miles

Front Pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,554 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - deforming on inner edges, wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,158 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,158 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,987 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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AO12 VJA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

AO12 VJA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO12 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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