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MK62 HXM

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,144 mi
Last recorded98,144 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 HXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 93,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 85,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 74,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,431 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK62 HXM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

MK62 HXM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is MK62 HXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 HXM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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