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KP62 UGF

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,201 mi
Last recorded144,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 UGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 131,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn badly inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears have a light misting of oil but no loss of damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 131,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged catch damaged and might be accidently released (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn badly inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose

Fail 24 May 2023 131,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/F WHEEL BEARING PROPERLY.

Pass 25 May 2022 121,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle cover mising, still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 May 2022 121,818 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle cover mising, still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 113,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR AND MIDDLE SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS DOG CAGE FITTED ()

Fail 25 May 2021 113,674 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR AND MIDDLE SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS DOG CAGE FITTED ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING / DOT CODE 2016 / 5 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear temporary repair to light cluster

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,013 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch outer casing missing but not effecting operation of belt

Central exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded but not broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,293 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,751 miles

Rear Advise partial inspection of nearside and offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,998 miles

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

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

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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KP62 UGF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP62 UGF, 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 KP62 UGF registered?

KP62 UGF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is KP62 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 UGF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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