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DG62 WWJ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 WWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 72,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,672 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 67,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 63,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 59,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,797 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,937 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,770 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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DG62 WWJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG62 WWJ, 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 DG62 WWJ registered?

DG62 WWJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is DG62 WWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 WWJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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