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FV62 EXG

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 EXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 130,365 miles

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

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

all suspension component's slight corrosion

Fail 8 May 2026 130,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure sleeve missing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all suspension component's slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,375 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 114,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,369 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/sfront 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,672 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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FV62 EXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV62 EXG, 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 FV62 EXG registered?

FV62 EXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FV62 EXG safe to buy?

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