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DG12 FMZ

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 109,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 104,898 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,152 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,116 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,270 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 FMZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

DG12 FMZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DG12 FMZ safe to buy?

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