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KP12 XTL

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 127,080 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 127,080 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 120,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,827 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 116,786 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,576 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,427 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play at both front suspension arm rear bushes

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,120 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,640 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view to components

under trays fitted obscuring view to components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 24,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring view to components

under trays fitted obscuring view to components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,047 miles

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

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

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 XTL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

Is KP12 XTL safe to buy?

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