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DG62 XUZ

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,508 mi
Last recorded137,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XUZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 137,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

guards to underside and outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,149 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,763 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front [metal part of flexible hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2023 119,763 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front [metal part of flexible hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,211 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outter casing deteriorated.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All other rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 107,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outter casing deteriorated.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All other rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 92,931 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated.

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,560 miles

whole of exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front [bush area] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated.

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,335 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,945 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 32,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

4 x tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,720 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 XUZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUZ, 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 DG62 XUZ registered?

DG62 XUZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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