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DG12 FSS

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,530 mi
Last recorded139,530 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FSS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 139,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,846 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,543 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 124,539 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,050 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,054 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 39,900 miles

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

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 FSS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

DG12 FSS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DG12 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FSS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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