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KY62 LXV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,074 mi
Last recorded156,074 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 LXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 156,072 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,947 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,862 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 134,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,612 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,574 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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KY62 LXV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY62 LXV, 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 KY62 LXV registered?

KY62 LXV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is KY62 LXV safe to buy?

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