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CV62 OYD

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 OYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 162,322 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 162,322 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 162,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 162,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,615 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,599 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 158,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 135,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,665 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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CV62 OYD is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV62 OYD, 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 CV62 OYD registered?

CV62 OYD is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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