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DE12 ZWL

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 54,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 43,067 miles

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

under car and under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspectuon of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,959 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre has irregular inner edge wear

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZWL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

DE12 ZWL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is DE12 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 ZWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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