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SG62 LUH

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 LUH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,628 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,241 miles

high level stop light not working

undertray loose

Fail 3 Sep 2021 81,241 miles

high level stop light not working

undertray loose

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 75,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,909 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,753 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges, recommend replacement

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,732 miles

boh front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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SG62 LUH 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 SG62 LUH, 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 SG62 LUH registered?

SG62 LUH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SG62 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 LUH 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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