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FN62 XUA

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,756 mi
Last recorded145,756 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 XUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 145,756 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 145,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 142,940 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 142,940 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 137,228 miles

Central exhaust mount bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 137,215 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve broken and loose. Likely to cause exhaust to drop off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust mount bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 132,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,597 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 110,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,740 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm on inner edge of tread uneven tread where (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge at 2 mm uneven tread where (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 39,659 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm on inner edge of tread uneven tread where (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge at 2 mm uneven tread where (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 20,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,897 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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FN62 XUA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN62 XUA, 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 FN62 XUA registered?

FN62 XUA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 XUA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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