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KN12 FXC

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 FXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 124,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,488 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 FXC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FXC, 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

How do I check the history of KN12 FXC?

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What year was KN12 FXC registered?

KN12 FXC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is KN12 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 FXC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN12 FXC have outstanding finance?

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