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KY62 MHV

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 MHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 111,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 108,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,170 miles

advise o/s/tyre cracking slighty

Fail 1 Oct 2022 102,170 miles

advise o/s/tyre cracking slighty

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,277 miles

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

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

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,335 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,952 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 MHV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

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

Is KY62 MHV safe to buy?

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