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KP12 XWC

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,040 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,699 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,934 miles

childs seat in nsr unable to check adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

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

Is KP12 XWC safe to buy?

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