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KU62 FXG

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 FXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 139,388 miles

Central Rear tailgate brake light is inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2025 139,388 miles

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

Central Rear tailgate brake light is inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres Both Sides Wearing Unevenly

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 9 Mar 2022 92,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 71,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bump stop starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres age cracked in between tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bump stop starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres age cracked in between tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inside (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,632 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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KU62 FXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU62 FXG, 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 KU62 FXG registered?

KU62 FXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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