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FV62 GFX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 GFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,795 miles

front bumper damaged front o/s fog light missing

Fail 20 Dec 2021 84,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp insecure causing movement (4.1.2 (c))

front bumper damaged front o/s fog light missing

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,794 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 37,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 GFX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey 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 FV62 GFX, 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 FV62 GFX?

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What year was FV62 GFX registered?

FV62 GFX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is FV62 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 GFX 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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