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DG12 CVP

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 129,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 119,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 105,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2021 81,802 miles

Central Brake light in-op

Fail 13 Apr 2021 81,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Brake light in-op

Pass 17 Apr 2020 70,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 70,158 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,288 miles

engine cover fitted

engine under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 52,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 43,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,703 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 22,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 CVP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG12 CVP, 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 DG12 CVP registered?

DG12 CVP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DG12 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 CVP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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