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KP62 UMB

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 119,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,161 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,117 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,111 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,906 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply cord showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 UMB 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 57.1%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

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

Is KP62 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 UMB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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