2012 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · JFZ 4235
2012 SEAT Altea (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,688 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JFZ 4235 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 93,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JFZ 4235 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Altea (JFZ 4235) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JFZ 4235 Mileage History
- 16/02/202486,494 mi
- 04/03/202589,884 mi+3,390 mi
- 04/03/202589,886 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/202693,660 mi+3,774 mi
- 19/02/202693,688 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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