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LV62 OLO

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,775 mi
Last recorded121,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 OLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,775 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 121,774 miles

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

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 97,098 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 97,098 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 84,080 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,361 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,531 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 60,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,659 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,554 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 OLO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV62 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

LV62 OLO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is LV62 OLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 OLO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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