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DF12 DDV

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,282 mi
Last recorded123,282 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust mounts weak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 123,282 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust collar (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust mounts weak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps required a polish. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps required a polish. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 107,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Now corrected. (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 NSR and OSR. ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished in the tread, and work heavily on the inner shoulder!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 91,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished in the tread, and work heavily on the inner shoulder!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm on the inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn and corroded. but brakes perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OSR Tyre, tyre pattern has started to ovalated.

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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DF12 DDV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DF12 DDV, 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 DF12 DDV registered?

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

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