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VK62 RNY

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,343 mi
Last recorded83,343 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 RNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,212 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,927 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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VK62 RNY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK62 RNY, 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

How do I check the history of VK62 RNY?

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What year was VK62 RNY registered?

VK62 RNY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is VK62 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 RNY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK62 RNY have outstanding finance?

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