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SD62 JLU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,026 mi
Last recorded124,026 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 JLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,011 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 124,011 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,842 miles

bulb warning comes on when selecting reverse

Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bulb warning comes on when selecting reverse

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,805 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very inner tread pattern.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn very inner tread pattern.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover,under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,935 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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SD62 JLU 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 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 SD62 JLU, 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 SD62 JLU registered?

SD62 JLU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SD62 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 JLU 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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