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KR62 YSU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,823 mi
Last recorded170,823 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 YSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 170,823 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 170,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 147,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 132,631 miles

Heat shield above rear silencer adrift

Fail 29 Nov 2019 132,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Heat shield above rear silencer adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 107,296 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 107,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,899 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,514 miles

Under tray fitted obstructing view of underside conponents

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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KR62 YSU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR62 YSU, 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 KR62 YSU registered?

KR62 YSU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is KR62 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR62 YSU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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