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DXZ 7724

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 7724
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,834 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 111,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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DXZ 7724 is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXZ 7724, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DXZ 7724 registered?

DXZ 7724 is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DXZ 7724 safe to buy?

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