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KP12 XTY

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 89,353 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 76,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,976 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 53,201 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 43,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,087 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,377 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 XTY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XTY, 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

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What year was KP12 XTY registered?

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

Is KP12 XTY safe to buy?

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