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DY62 NWO

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 155,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 152,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 140,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 140,183 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,179 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,000 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,361 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,722 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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DY62 NWO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY62 NWO, 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 DY62 NWO registered?

DY62 NWO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DY62 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 NWO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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