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PK62 RBU

2012 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,373 mi
Last recorded161,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 RBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 161,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 161,373 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 154,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,184 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,822 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,548 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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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PK62 RBU is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK62 RBU, 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 PK62 RBU registered?

PK62 RBU is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is PK62 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 RBU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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