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DE12 SEY

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SEY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,004 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE12 SEY is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 SEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE12 SEY registered?

DE12 SEY is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DE12 SEY safe to buy?

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