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KP62 UMD

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components are corroded and waxoyled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are corroded and waxoyled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis sections are corroded(rear axle mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2025 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded onto brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded onto brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components are corroded and waxoyled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components are corroded and waxoyled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis sections are corroded(rear axle mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2024 62,450 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front flexipipes onto brake calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and wearing thin on the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis is corroded(trailing arm mounting points) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at lower spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

engine undertrays partially insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2023 58,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly worn and have signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at lower spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

engine undertrays partially insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 56,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,444 miles

Front discs have heat spots

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,943 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,931 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 UMD 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 UMD, 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 UMD registered?

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

Is KP62 UMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 UMD 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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