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HV62 RNZ

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 RNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 70,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 60,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,612 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,214 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 47,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,029 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres on limits advise replacements now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,433 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring some 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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HV62 RNZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black 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 HV62 RNZ, 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

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What year was HV62 RNZ registered?

HV62 RNZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is HV62 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 RNZ 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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