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HY62 WLP

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,233 mi
Last recorded172,233 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 WLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 172,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 161,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 135,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,531 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,582 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 95,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,660 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder 205/55 16

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,804 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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HY62 WLP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY62 WLP, 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 HY62 WLP registered?

HY62 WLP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HY62 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 WLP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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