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MK62 HXU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 139,805 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 139,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 137,694 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 13 Aug 2024 132,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,885 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,307 miles

emissions to clean to read

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to read

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

tyre pressure warning light on at test

under trays ftd

Fail 4 Oct 2017 62,385 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

tyre pressure warning light on at test

under trays ftd

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,326 miles

Rear both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads and discs metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front tyres on 3mm

Rear both rear tyres on 2mm and out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,241 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens broken (6.1.C.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 HXU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

MK62 HXU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is MK62 HXU safe to buy?

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