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KV62 EXS

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 EXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 52,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,486 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance at 36% ok at time of test due to brakes locking on rbt (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved to upper corner of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,298 miles

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

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

very small stone chips to zone a

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

very small stone chips to zone a

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,474 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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KV62 EXS is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV62 EXS, 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 KV62 EXS registered?

KV62 EXS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is KV62 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 EXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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