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KY12 KUR

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KUR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,640 miles

back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 15 Mar 2023 123,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,290 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,290 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,318 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,749 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,690 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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KY12 KUR is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY12 KUR, 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 KY12 KUR registered?

KY12 KUR is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is KY12 KUR safe to buy?

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