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NL12 PDK

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 PDK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 161,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Fail 6 Mar 2018 135,436 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f bumper slightly sticking out

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f bumper slightly sticking out

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,073 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,937 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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NL12 PDK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL12 PDK, 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 NL12 PDK registered?

NL12 PDK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is NL12 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 PDK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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