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BG12 VLM

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VLM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,316 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear axle corroded in areas

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,481 miles

rear axle surface rust

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,062 miles

tpms light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,386 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,388 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,388 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side's (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,701 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 36,508 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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BG12 VLM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc 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 BG12 VLM, 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 BG12 VLM registered?

BG12 VLM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BG12 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VLM 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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