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FP62 HWF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,294 mi
Last recorded56,294 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 56,292 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 54,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,672 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 31,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 27,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP62 HWF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP62 HWF, 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

How do I check the history of FP62 HWF?

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What year was FP62 HWF registered?

FP62 HWF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is FP62 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 HWF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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