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CV12 LGL

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 104,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [slight wear/blocking on inner edge]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr to calipers covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly age cracking uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr to calipers covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly age cracking uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and out of shape

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking in treaded area

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective [hazy] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective [hazy] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 62,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn with cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,137 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,380 miles

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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CV12 LGL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV12 LGL, 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 CV12 LGL registered?

CV12 LGL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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