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DE12 SFK

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,364 mi
Last recorded128,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,364 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 114,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 111,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 103,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 91,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 83,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 64,591 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 64,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,864 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 SFK is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFK, 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.

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What year was DE12 SFK registered?

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

Is DE12 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 SFK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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