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OV62 WBD

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 67,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,670 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 60,670 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,776 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 35,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,990 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,068 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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OV62 WBD is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV62 WBD, 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 OV62 WBD registered?

OV62 WBD is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is OV62 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 WBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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