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KP62 UKO

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,350 mi
Last recorded128,350 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 UKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPS light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2023 117,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPS light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,172 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,672 miles

brake wear indicator warning illuminated

Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake wear indicator warning illuminated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 67,501 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

brake warning light on dash

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 UKO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKO, 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 KP62 UKO registered?

KP62 UKO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is KP62 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 UKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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