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KU12 HHP

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 HHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2022 44,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 37,511 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray loose bolts missing

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 HHP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HHP, 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 KU12 HHP registered?

KU12 HHP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is KU12 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 HHP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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