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KN12 DHO

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 73,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,268 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2021 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,134 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,492 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,862 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,395 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side front wiper blade deteriorating

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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KN12 DHO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN12 DHO, 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 KN12 DHO registered?

KN12 DHO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is KN12 DHO safe to buy?

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