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BL12 BWO

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,149 mi
Last recorded128,149 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL12 BWO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL12 BWO, 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 BL12 BWO registered?

BL12 BWO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is BL12 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 BWO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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