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DG12 FMV

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,033 mi
Last recorded52,033 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 52,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,162 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 44,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 40,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 37,646 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,003 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 33,003 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 29,876 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light working intermitantly (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 23,482 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,444 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 18,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 15,569 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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DG12 FMV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 FMV, 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

How do I check the history of DG12 FMV?

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What year was DG12 FMV registered?

DG12 FMV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DG12 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FMV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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