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FL62 JVV

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 JVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also has stickers (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 109,074 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also has stickers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,118 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions to clean to register.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Turbo/DPF. (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,409 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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FL62 JVV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL62 JVV, 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 FL62 JVV registered?

FL62 JVV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is FL62 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 JVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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