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DG62 ZNZ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ZNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 74,580 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,495 miles

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 62,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre size 195/65x15

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,458 miles

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2023 56,458 miles

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,229 miles

Fuel cap seal detieriorated

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,712 miles

baffles loose and vibrating in back exhaust box

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 20,712 miles

baffles loose and vibrating in back exhaust box

under body covers fitted

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,320 miles

baffles starting to break up in rear exhaust box

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,813 miles

Baffle rattling in rear silencer

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,690 miles

REAR SILENCER RESONATING - POSSIBLE LOOSE BAFFLE

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 ZNZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ZNZ, 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 DG62 ZNZ registered?

DG62 ZNZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is DG62 ZNZ safe to buy?

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