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DU12 OBT

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 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

RegistrationDU12 OBT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 43,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,598 miles

boot catch

Pass 13 May 2021 39,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 34,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU12 OBT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU12 OBT, 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 DU12 OBT registered?

DU12 OBT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 OBT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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