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DN62 OBL

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 OBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,946 miles

High level stop light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin running thin on the inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 71,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up the wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,004 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,004 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,585 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,403 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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DN62 OBL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN62 OBL, 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 DN62 OBL registered?

DN62 OBL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DN62 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 OBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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