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HN62 YPM

2012 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 YPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 106,945 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 85,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, perished, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 6.6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, perished, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 6.7mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,259 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and stepped on inner edge, perished. 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and stepped on inner edge, perished. 4.7mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,136 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,144 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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HN62 YPM is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN62 YPM, 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 HN62 YPM registered?

HN62 YPM is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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