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LT62 VJM

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 VJM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 117,976 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 117,975 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,535 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Offside headlight one fixing loose/broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Offside headlight one fixing loose/broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2023 98,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,098 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,084 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,786 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 24,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,652 miles

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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LT62 VJM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc 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 LT62 VJM, 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 LT62 VJM registered?

LT62 VJM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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