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LV62 EKA

2012 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,719 mi
Last recorded46,719 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 EKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,719 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,726 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,265 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,559 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,047 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre side wall scuffed / wearing on outer edge ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,240 miles

rear exhaust box rattling on tick over ??

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,340 miles

rear exhaust box slight rattle on tick over ;

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,555 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,501 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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LV62 EKA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV62 EKA, 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 LV62 EKA registered?

LV62 EKA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is LV62 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 EKA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV62 EKA have outstanding finance?

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