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KY62 MFE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,640 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,447 miles

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

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,162 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 MFE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

Is KY62 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 MFE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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