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AV12 XGM

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,646 mi
Last recorded127,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XGM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 106,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,301 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken exhaust pipe still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen small chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulged 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,259 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,480 miles

all tyres are slightly perished and slight cracking in tread areas

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,900 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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AV12 XGM is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,984cc 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 AV12 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

AV12 XGM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is AV12 XGM safe to buy?

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