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KY62 LZM

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 LZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 127,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 127,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 127,037 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 120,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 120,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,601 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 LZM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LZM, 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

How do I check the history of KY62 LZM?

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What year was KY62 LZM registered?

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

Is KY62 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 LZM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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