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SJ62 XBE

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,492 mi
Last recorded147,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XBE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 147,492 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR,esp at rear springs and supports

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 147,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AGE RELATED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR,esp at rear springs and supports

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 142,145 miles

age related corrosion on underside (esp around rear subframe )

exhaust sleeves and supports corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 136,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 131,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,966 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,981 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch siezing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,882 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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SJ62 XBE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SJ62 XBE, 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.

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What year was SJ62 XBE registered?

SJ62 XBE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SJ62 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ62 XBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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