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VN62 DHM

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 DHM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,601 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber top mounts slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail light not working (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber top mounts slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,743 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,959 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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VN62 DHM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VN62 DHM, 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 VN62 DHM registered?

VN62 DHM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is VN62 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 DHM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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