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WP62 PWL

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,137 mi
Last recorded47,137 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 PWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,060 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,978 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 21,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,103 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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WP62 PWL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP62 PWL, 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 WP62 PWL registered?

WP62 PWL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is WP62 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 PWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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