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KP12 XWA

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 137,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 137,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,101 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,101 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,177 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,725 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,725 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,852 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,765 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,832 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,336 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,584 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)

engine covers ,under trays and covers over both sills fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre very worn on inner edge

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 XWA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

KP12 XWA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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