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KY62 LYS

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,275 mi
Last recorded136,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 136,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Balance logged as just below limit of 30%. Recommend brake check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate discolouring, recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 126,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Balance logged as just below limit of 30%. Recommend brake check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir topped up at VTS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern at all. Lens polished at VTS. Recommend further polishing / replacement (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern at all. Lens polished at VTS. Recommend further polishing / replacement (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate discolouring, recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,658 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both patterns very poor - lenses polished at VTS and aims checked (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced at VTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced at VTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and inner edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 85,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,268 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,441 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LYS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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