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KY62 LXW

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,341 mi
Last recorded108,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 LXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,081 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 102,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,043 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 covered in saturated mud/dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect covered in saturated mud/dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,043 miles

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

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

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 covered in saturated mud/dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect covered in saturated mud/dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,131 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,196 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 LXW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY62 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

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

Is KY62 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 LXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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