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BJ12 HMG

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HMG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,628 miles

tpms light on

Fail 29 May 2026 103,628 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,547 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jun 2024 80,245 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,954 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,948 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,689 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))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,605 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,255 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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BJ12 HMG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige 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 BJ12 HMG, 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 BJ12 HMG registered?

BJ12 HMG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is BJ12 HMG safe to buy?

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