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CV12 ZDE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,276 mi
Last recorded112,276 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,640 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 102,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,277 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 66,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,069 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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CV12 ZDE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV12 ZDE, 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 CV12 ZDE registered?

CV12 ZDE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CV12 ZDE safe to buy?

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