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KN12 DKK

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered outer edge

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,096 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,382 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,721 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,182 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,099 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,104 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,620 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 32,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,081 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 19,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSF tyre perished / smooth on inner edge - STRONG ADVISE

Rear tyres perished - STRONG ADVISE

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 DKK is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN12 DKK, 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 KN12 DKK registered?

KN12 DKK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is KN12 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 DKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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