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KP12 XTM

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,442 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 96,636 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin required 3000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 88,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 81,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 65,704 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 61,674 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,207 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,104 miles

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

LOW EMISSIONS

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,132 miles

child seat fitted

low emissions

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

low emissions

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 XTM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

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

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