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FN62 XUB

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 XUB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 94,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,714 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 52,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,516 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 27,516 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,574 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 XUB is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN62 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

FN62 XUB is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FN62 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 XUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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