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KN12 DWJ

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,883 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken x1

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and stepping x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 120,883 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust hanger broken x1

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and stepping x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,409 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and stepping x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and bold on edges x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,291 miles

Exhaust hanger broken and back corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear No. plate lamp, low output

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear No. plate lamp, low output

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,056 miles

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

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

front tyres low tread

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 78,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,387 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2015 39,905 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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KN12 DWJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

KN12 DWJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is KN12 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 DWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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