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KY62 LZC

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 105,162 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,804 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

REAR PADS WORN

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,539 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS DAMP WITH GREASE

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,542 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS DAMP WITH GREASE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 86,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,125 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WORN

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,573 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,679 miles

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,337 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 LZC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

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

Is KY62 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 LZC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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