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DL12 WJZ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 WJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2025
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 72,110 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 65,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 65,402 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 58,404 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 58,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,021 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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DL12 WJZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 DL12 WJZ, 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 DL12 WJZ registered?

DL12 WJZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DL12 WJZ safe to buy?

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