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DE62 BCO

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,437 mi
Last recorded54,437 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,437 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 44,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,305 miles

Front and rear discs corroded.

Glow pug warning light flashing on dash.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 35,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear discs corroded.

Glow pug warning light flashing on dash.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 35,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 32,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 30,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,567 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE62 BCO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE62 BCO, 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 DE62 BCO registered?

DE62 BCO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is DE62 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 BCO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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