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SP62 NJU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,033 mi
Last recorded57,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,033 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,010 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 56,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,267 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 48,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 23,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SP62 NJU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SP62 NJU, 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 SP62 NJU registered?

SP62 NJU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is SP62 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 NJU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP62 NJU have outstanding finance?

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