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DE12 SDU

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,136 mi
Last recorded111,136 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 111,136 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 60,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 60,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,472 miles

Front tires worn on inner edge

Rear tires perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,465 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front tires worn on inner edge

Rear tires perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,852 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,048 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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DE12 SDU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE12 SDU, 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

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What year was DE12 SDU registered?

DE12 SDU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DE12 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 SDU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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