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DG12 PHV

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 125,489 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 125,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,460 miles

covers & shields fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 121,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 117,388 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,839 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bonnet release missing

Fail 2 Aug 2021 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet release missing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,980 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2020 97,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,587 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Emissions too low to register

Pass 26 May 2017 81,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 81,680 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,175 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 73,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,856 miles

Front "Aero" Wiper Blades Smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 PHV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

DG12 PHV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DG12 PHV safe to buy?

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