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LV62 XDM

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,941 mi
Last recorded115,941 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 XDM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 115,941 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2026 115,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,665 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

driver seat back slighly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,379 miles

brake pedal spongy

driver seat back loose

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,063 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 22,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 XDM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XDM, 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

How do I check the history of LV62 XDM?

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What year was LV62 XDM registered?

LV62 XDM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is LV62 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 XDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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