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KY62 MGZ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,187 mi
Last recorded142,187 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 142,187 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 140,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 124,959 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 124,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 107,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,116 miles

o/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MGZ 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 76.9%.

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 MGZ, 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

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What year was KY62 MGZ registered?

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

Is KY62 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 MGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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