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NV12 DZT

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,330 mi
Last recorded42,330 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 39,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 37,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 14,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,322 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 DZT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT?

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What year was NV12 DZT registered?

NV12 DZT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is NV12 DZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 DZT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV12 DZT have outstanding finance?

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