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KY62 LZA

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,535 mi
Last recorded120,535 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 LZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,535 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 120,535 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,646 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 117,646 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,975 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 17,496 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,608 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,152 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,654 miles

Front (BOTH) brake discs corroding inner

Front (BOTH) tyres wearing inner edges also cracking 205/55/16

Rear (BOTH) tyres wearing inner edges also cracking 205/55/16

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine slight uneven on idle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,163 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack

Front brake discs slight corroded

Rear both tyres cracked slight

engine covers fitted top and underneath effecting visual inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,365 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 LZA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY62 LZA registered?

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

Is KY62 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 LZA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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