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DG62 OYV

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 OYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,902 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MIL. STEPPING REALLY BAD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 50,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,995 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG62 OYV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG62 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG62 OYV registered?

DG62 OYV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is DG62 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 OYV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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