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AU62 XPM

2012 Seat Altea XL

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,449 mi
Last recorded145,449 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,449 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,993 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres max inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,657 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 111,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,391 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 96,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,702 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,501 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,346 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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AU62 XPM is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU62 XPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU62 XPM registered?

AU62 XPM is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AU62 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XPM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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