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DY12 NWP

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,989 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light has been removed.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only passed at 16%

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,986 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only passed at 16%

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on in dash

Fail 11 Dec 2023 101,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on in dash

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 83,764 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 82,414 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undercover is loose

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,561 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undercover is loose

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,016 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 46,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,365 miles

emissions to low to measure

sill/engine covers/under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,436 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 27,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 212,553 miles

BOOT WILL ONLY OPEN FROM INSIDE

Fail 23 Mar 2015 212,553 miles

BOOT WILL ONLY OPEN FROM INSIDE

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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DY12 NWP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY12 NWP, 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 DY12 NWP registered?

DY12 NWP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DY12 NWP safe to buy?

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