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PE12 RXC

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 RXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,943 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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PE12 RXC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 RXC, 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

How do I check the history of PE12 RXC?

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What year was PE12 RXC registered?

PE12 RXC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PE12 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 RXC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE12 RXC have outstanding finance?

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