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BD62 USU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 USU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 89,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,832 miles

Mild corrosion / peeling to rear exhaust box - not affecting integrity of exhaust or emissions

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer layer rusted

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,496 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,496 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,768 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 USU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 USU, 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 BD62 USU registered?

BD62 USU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 USU 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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