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MK62 HWV

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,135 mi
Last recorded152,135 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 HWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 152,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 149,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 149,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & worn near bald inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,017 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 134,017 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,554 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 394,036 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 394,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,819 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on the inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2015 21,819 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MK62 HWV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK62 HWV, 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 MK62 HWV registered?

MK62 HWV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is MK62 HWV safe to buy?

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