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NJ62 TZP

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 TZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,389 miles

Nearside Rear unable to ckeck rear seat belt

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 34,147 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 28,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ62 TZP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ62 TZP, 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

How do I check the history of NJ62 TZP?

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What year was NJ62 TZP registered?

NJ62 TZP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is NJ62 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 TZP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ62 TZP have outstanding finance?

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