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MK62 HXD

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 HXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,617 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 102,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,561 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2023 95,883 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 2 Sep 2022 84,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,563 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,644 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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MK62 HXD is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK62 HXD, 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 MK62 HXD registered?

MK62 HXD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is MK62 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 HXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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