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KY62 MBO

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 144,170 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 134,374 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (outer skin) no leaks and secure

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,868 miles

rear pads wearing

Fail 27 Mar 2023 124,379 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear pads wearing

tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,246 miles

Slight noise on front suspension, unable to find location.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,003 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limif (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,326 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,434 miles

Nearside Rear pads wearing low

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 MBO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

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

Is KY62 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 MBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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