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DG62 ERJ

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ERJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 104,394 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,968 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 95,956 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,790 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,836 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,862 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,284 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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DG62 ERJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG62 ERJ, 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 DG62 ERJ registered?

DG62 ERJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DG62 ERJ safe to buy?

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