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AV12 CZX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,332 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 122,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,377 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,201 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

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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AV12 CZX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 CZX, 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 AV12 CZX registered?

AV12 CZX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AV12 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 CZX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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