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KV62 XMH

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 XMH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 140,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 130,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,155 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 118,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,708 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 XMH is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XMH, 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

How do I check the history of KV62 XMH?

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What year was KV62 XMH registered?

KV62 XMH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is KV62 XMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 XMH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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