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HN62 UAY

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,189 mi
Last recorded136,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 UAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 136,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 123,594 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,804 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,453 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,453 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,840 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,366 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyers worn on inner edge

high level stop light flickering

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 33,842 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,823 miles

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

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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HN62 UAY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 HN62 UAY, 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 HN62 UAY?

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What year was HN62 UAY registered?

HN62 UAY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is HN62 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 UAY 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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