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DF12 VXR

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,848 mi
Last recorded158,848 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 158,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 152,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,780 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 133,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 85,706 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,042 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 VXR is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

DF12 VXR is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DF12 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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