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KN12 ZTL

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,959 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 24,959 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/55/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,530 miles

engine covers, under trays and covers over both sills

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

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 ZTL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

KN12 ZTL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is KN12 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 ZTL 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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