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DA12 WCG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,815 mi
Last recorded104,815 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,815 miles

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

x2 front shocker top mounts/anti roll bar links have play in them

Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,230 miles

Centre rear seat belt twisted in buckle

Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre rear seat belt twisted in buckle

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,256 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front inner brake pads look low but unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,105 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 13,450 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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DA12 WCG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 DA12 WCG, 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 DA12 WCG registered?

DA12 WCG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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