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KP12 XWG

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 121,729 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 121,521 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 102,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 102,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,781 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test re-positioned ()

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 31 Jul 2015 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,780 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 XWG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

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

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