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DF12 CZS

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 145,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,840 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,547 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,038 miles

OSR tyre out of shape

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,586 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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DF12 CZS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF12 CZS, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 CZS?

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What year was DF12 CZS registered?

DF12 CZS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DF12 CZS safe to buy?

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