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KFZ 1017

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,275 mi
Last recorded134,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 1017
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,573 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2017 24,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,365 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp dimmer than normal and flickering slightly (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,365 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp dimmer than normal and flickering slightly (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted 1033 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,382 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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KFZ 1017 is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KFZ 1017, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFZ 1017 registered?

KFZ 1017 is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is KFZ 1017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 1017 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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