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BD12 CJY

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 135,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 120,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 102,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2022 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,085 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 74,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,532 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 51,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,084 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,084 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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BD12 CJY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD12 CJY, 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 BD12 CJY registered?

BD12 CJY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is BD12 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CJY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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