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CA12 UJH

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UJH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,304 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 93,304 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,315 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 90,313 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,878 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 61,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 57,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,452 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,452 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2016 30,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CA12 UJH is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA12 UJH, 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

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What year was CA12 UJH registered?

CA12 UJH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is CA12 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 UJH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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