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DG12 PGY

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 124,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,226 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 118,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PGY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

DG12 PGY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DG12 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 PGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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