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DE62 UAV

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 74,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,468 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 67,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,157 miles

Tyre slightly damaged 4 x tyres slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 41,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,474 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 32,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 8,581 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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DE62 UAV is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 DE62 UAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 UAV registered?

DE62 UAV is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DE62 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 UAV 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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