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MK62 HXO

2012 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 HXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,472 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,811 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,482 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,568 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,725 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,422 miles

Rear rear brakes starting binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brakes starting binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,471 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 36,471 miles

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 HXO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

MK62 HXO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is MK62 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 HXO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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