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KP12 XTG

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 70,171 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (205/55R16) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 32,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,769 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

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 XTG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

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

Is KP12 XTG safe to buy?

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