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PY12 DLO

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,614 mi
Last recorded155,614 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2026 155,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,049 miles

cracks in treads of nearside rear tyre

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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PY12 DLO is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PY12 DLO, 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 PY12 DLO registered?

PY12 DLO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is PY12 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 DLO shows 9 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 PY12 DLO have outstanding finance?

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