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NV12 DXX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,050 mi
Last recorded149,050 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,050 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing?

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,017 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,099 miles

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

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,972 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

no peak on smoke test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,113 miles

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

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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NV12 DXX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NV12 DXX, 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 NV12 DXX registered?

NV12 DXX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is NV12 DXX safe to buy?

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