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FP62 KGX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 KGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,705 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 124,702 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 116,502 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears seats ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,673 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 68,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,685 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,851 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 43,851 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,687 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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FP62 KGX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP62 KGX, 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 FP62 KGX registered?

FP62 KGX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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