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RA12 UHW

2012 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,616 miles

Headlamp beam image blockers fitted (LHD)

Fail 28 Mar 2024 146,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 138,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 131,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 124,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,218 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear tyres perishing nearside and offside

Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 78,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,969 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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RA12 UHW is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA12 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA12 UHW registered?

RA12 UHW is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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