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KY12 KZG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,059 mi
Last recorded103,059 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,059 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,((0,50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,14 YR OLD

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened V-V- HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLL,,,V-V- HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,109 miles

13 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,554 miles

((0.50))..P3,,,205/55/16 x 4,,YELLOW TPS DASH,,

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,502 miles

((0.50))....P3.....205/55/16 X 4,

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,166 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,((0.50)) PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF & ALL SA;S VHSC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 93,166 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,((0.50)) PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF & ALL SA;S VHSC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 90,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brakes have slight bind

Rear exhaust back box corroderd

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,238 miles

Manufacturer engine cover and under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,552 miles

front tyres getting low on tread.

rear brakes worn

rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,647 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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 KZG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KZG, 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 KY12 KZG registered?

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

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