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LX62 XGU

2012 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,990 mi
Last recorded74,990 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 May 2024 74,990 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 67,476 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 60,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 55,464 miles

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))

under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2017 41,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,568 miles

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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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LX62 XGU is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LX62 XGU, 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 LX62 XGU registered?

LX62 XGU is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LX62 XGU safe to buy?

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