MOT Status
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136,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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