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DV12 NRK

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NRK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 123,431 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

slight brake imbalance on o/s/r

Pass 22 May 2025 114,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,897 miles

n/s/f c/v boot weeping

Pass 31 May 2023 97,366 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 27 May 2023 97,355 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 May 2022 88,941 miles

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

wiper blades smeary

Fail 28 May 2022 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

wiper blades smeary

Pass 5 Jun 2021 80,337 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2020 73,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 65,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 58,498 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,573 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,318 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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DV12 NRK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV12 NRK, 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 DV12 NRK registered?

DV12 NRK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is DV12 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 NRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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