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KP62 UKW

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,162 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 141,055 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,910 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 99,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,800 miles

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 5 Oct 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,786 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,262 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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KP62 UKW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

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

Is KP62 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 UKW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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