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DG12 EWE

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,490 mi
Last recorded185,490 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 EWE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 185,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 173,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 170,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 138,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 19 May 2017 138,600 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,541 miles

diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,652 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,794 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 EWE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EWE, 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 DG12 EWE registered?

DG12 EWE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DG12 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 EWE shows 12 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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