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D7 PTW

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,302 mi
Last recorded44,302 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 PTW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 44,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,884 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 24,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,274 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres 3/4000 miles

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,630 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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D7 PTW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D7 PTW, 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 D7 PTW registered?

D7 PTW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is D7 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 PTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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