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AV12 FRO

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,143 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting any light sources

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 99,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not affecting any light sources

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,440 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,063 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,606 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

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 FRO 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 76.9%.

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 AV12 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

AV12 FRO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AV12 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FRO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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