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CK12 TFU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,794 mi
Last recorded98,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 44,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 44,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CK12 TFU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK12 TFU, 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 CK12 TFU registered?

CK12 TFU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CK12 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK12 TFU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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