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CT12 LCZ

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 LCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,156 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 74,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres getting low

outer sill and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,438 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

lean burn emissions system

Fail 5 Aug 2016 34,438 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lean burn emissions system

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,937 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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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CT12 LCZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CT12 LCZ, 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 CT12 LCZ registered?

CT12 LCZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 August 2012.

Is CT12 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT12 LCZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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