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KY12 KZC

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 116,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,415 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,541 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

new number plates fitted on top of old number plates that originally failed

Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,541 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,338 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)

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 KZC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

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

Is KY12 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 KZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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