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KP62 VHG

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 VHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,891 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 73,006 miles

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

Nearside Front light cracking on tyre treads

Nearside Rear tyre treads heavily cracked

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

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear light cracking on tyre treads

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,047 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,379 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,604 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 38,604 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,787 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 VHG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

KP62 VHG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is KP62 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 VHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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