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DG62 ENT

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,205 mi
Last recorded112,205 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ENT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 112,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 102,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 101,815 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 101,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and injector/rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

clutch worn - bite point high

Fail 18 Aug 2022 95,045 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and injector/rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

clutch worn - bite point high

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,370 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 84,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,366 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,455 miles

205/55/16

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DG62 ENT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG62 ENT, 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 DG62 ENT?

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What year was DG62 ENT registered?

DG62 ENT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DG62 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 ENT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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