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DE62 EHF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively frees up when tapped (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking or perishing and starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,429 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve band snapped but not leaking gases

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,298 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,995 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,635 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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DE62 EHF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHF, 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 DE62 EHF registered?

DE62 EHF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DE62 EHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 EHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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