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KU12 HFW

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,859 mi
Last recorded42,859 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 HFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 42,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner and outermost (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on innermost edge, tread starting to peel and lift (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged "Stepping" on inner, cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,851 miles

emissions too low for machine to read.

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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KU12 HFW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU12 HFW, 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 KU12 HFW registered?

KU12 HFW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is KU12 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 HFW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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