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DF12 DFG

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,798 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 117,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,996 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator light on pads ok

exhaust centre joining clamp partly broken & rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,981 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,836 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joining clamp partly broken

engine under tray partly loose at rear end

Fail 18 Dec 2020 94,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joining clamp partly broken

engine under tray partly loose at rear end

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,524 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure Engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 95,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure Engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,516 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,516 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,029 miles

both rear tyres uneavenly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,995 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 DFG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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