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DY12 WZN

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,066 mi
Last recorded70,066 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,616 miles

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 22,157 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,265 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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DY12 WZN is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DY12 WZN, 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 DY12 WZN registered?

DY12 WZN is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DY12 WZN safe to buy?

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