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BV12 ZWC

2012 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ZWC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 131,160 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 130,628 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 112,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 91,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,136 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,112 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BV12 ZWC is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 ZWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 ZWC registered?

BV12 ZWC is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BV12 ZWC safe to buy?

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