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DE62 DKJ

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,113 mi
Last recorded73,113 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 DKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,113 miles

Front both (nearside and Offside) fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 73,021 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp not switching off with ignition or light switched turned off. (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp warning light not illuminating in dashboard or light switch. (4.5.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on at dashboard at time of test. (5.2.3 (h))

Front both (nearside and Offside) fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,057 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,306 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 61,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled up washer bottle to get to work (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,183 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,259 miles

Rear high level brake light working but getting dim

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear high level brake light working but getting dim

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 36,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,736 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 31,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 21,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.2mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE62 DKJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE62 DKJ, 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 DE62 DKJ registered?

DE62 DKJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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