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KP12 XTD

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,095 mi
Last recorded153,095 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc's . front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear suspension corroded but appears strong

Fail 2 Oct 2025 153,095 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc's . front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear suspension corroded but appears strong

Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 143,838 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared fault and test drove lamp stayed out (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,984 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,413 miles

Both front tyres worn on on edges

Front Front brake discs in poor condition

engine mil reset

Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,413 miles

Both front tyres worn on on edges

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mil reset

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,551 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,567 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,514 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,427 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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KP12 XTD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KP12 XTD, 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 KP12 XTD registered?

KP12 XTD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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