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KP12 XTX

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,779 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,208 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 17 Aug 2023 93,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,706 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,704 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet catch seized (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken plus exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,797 miles

Exhaust centre joining piece corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,931 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,121 miles

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,294 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

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

Is KP12 XTX safe to buy?

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