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BN12 JZX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 JZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn irregular plus devoid of tread on edge advise replace

smoke emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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BN12 JZX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 BN12 JZX, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 JZX?

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What year was BN12 JZX registered?

BN12 JZX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 JZX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 JZX have outstanding finance?

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