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FY62 LMU

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,654 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2025 76,622 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 73,906 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 71,367 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 71,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,942 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,890 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,827 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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FY62 LMU is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY62 LMU, 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 FY62 LMU?

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What year was FY62 LMU registered?

FY62 LMU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is FY62 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 LMU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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