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BP12 ZDD

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 134,218 miles

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

under tray on

Fail 14 Feb 2026 134,218 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray on

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,749 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 124,707 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,371 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,214 miles

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

parking brake efficiency low

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,632 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all4 front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,720 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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BP12 ZDD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BP12 ZDD, 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.

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What year was BP12 ZDD registered?

BP12 ZDD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is BP12 ZDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP12 ZDD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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