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KP12 XTE

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,251 mi
Last recorded40,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,251 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 22,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,017 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 XTE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KP12 XTE, 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 KP12 XTE?

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What year was KP12 XTE registered?

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

Is KP12 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 XTE shows 10 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 KP12 XTE have outstanding finance?

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