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KY12 KUX

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,603 mi
Last recorded143,603 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KUX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 143,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 71,286 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 0/s and n/s rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

n/s/rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,349 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,349 miles

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

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 KUX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KY12 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

KY12 KUX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is KY12 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 KUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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