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NV12 DYP

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 76,007 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 19 May 2025 62,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 60,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,277 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lenses slightly delaminate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector corner broken off still above 50%

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,406 miles

Nearside Rear bumper reflector part of corner broken off

Pass 28 Aug 2021 46,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,368 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 DYP is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DYP, 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

How do I check the history of NV12 DYP?

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What year was NV12 DYP registered?

NV12 DYP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is NV12 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 DYP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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