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FG12 KPE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

277,893 mi
Last recorded277,893 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 KPE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 277,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

washer pipe split

Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,662 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 49,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,289 miles

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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FG12 KPE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG12 KPE, 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.

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What year was FG12 KPE registered?

FG12 KPE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FG12 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 KPE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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