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DE55 OAK

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OAK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,013 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 63,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 54,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 54,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,195 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,014 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tred on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tred on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscure the view of various components

no smoke vapour emitted on emissions test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tred on inner edge and worn to the second layer of rubber (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,302 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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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DE55 OAK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE55 OAK, 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 DE55 OAK registered?

DE55 OAK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE55 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 OAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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