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MA62 FFG

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,057 mi
Last recorded97,057 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 FFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,057 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,038 miles

1. small hole in nsf outer cv boot

Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,745 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection on adult seatbelt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges (205/55/16 91V)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges (205/55/16 91V)

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

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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MA62 FFG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA62 FFG, 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

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What year was MA62 FFG registered?

MA62 FFG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is MA62 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 FFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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