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SA12 LML

2012 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 LML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 112,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 105,121 miles

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

Rear sub frame, suspension and underside undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 86,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,952 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,297 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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SA12 LML is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA12 LML, 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 SA12 LML registered?

SA12 LML is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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