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NV12 DZM

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,528 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 73,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,582 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 62,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 54,908 miles

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

rear inner brake pads not visible .......

Pass 20 May 2019 49,475 miles

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

Exhaust system starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 42,170 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 26,434 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 18,744 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside front brake discs corroded

offside front fog light lens cracked

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,569 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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NV12 DZM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

NV12 DZM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is NV12 DZM safe to buy?

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