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DF12 HGE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

298,540 mi
Last recorded298,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HGE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 298,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 270,331 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 251,153 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 231,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 231,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 206,073 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 184,067 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 164,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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 25 Jun 2018 144,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,453 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 87,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,756 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 HGE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HGE, 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 DF12 HGE registered?

DF12 HGE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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