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BD62 HFW

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,799 mi
Last recorded68,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,799 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres moderate cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,209 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 64,209 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,621 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,738 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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BD62 HFW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD62 HFW, 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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How do I check the history of BD62 HFW?

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What year was BD62 HFW registered?

BD62 HFW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is BD62 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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