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NX62 ZHA

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 ZHA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,028 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,155 miles

Boot Doesn`t Open From Outside

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure over rear silencer

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 94,155 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre Sleeve Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Boot Doesn`t Open From Outside

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure over rear silencer

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,344 miles

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

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Signs of previous bind (OSF)

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,509 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 65,509 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,524 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 38,524 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,475 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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NX62 ZHA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NX62 ZHA, 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 NX62 ZHA registered?

NX62 ZHA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NX62 ZHA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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