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KY62 MFA

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 MFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 124,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,926 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly cracked

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly cracked

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,691 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 1 wheel bolt missing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 1 wheel bolt missing

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,594 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise front brake pads worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,215 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 MFA is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

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