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KY62 MVJ

2012 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,239 mi
Last recorded161,239 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 161,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,903 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 137,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 137,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC CORRODED - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,975 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 130,975 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS SHOW WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,643 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADING (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,596 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION - DUE TO LEVEL OF IMBALANCE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GENERALLY LOW ON TREAD - ESP INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GENERALLY LOW ON TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,045 miles

Other passenger door catch insecure TAILGATE DOES NOT SECURELY LATCH CLOSED. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION - DUE TO LEVEL OF IMBALANCE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GENERALLY LOW ON TREAD - ESP INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GENERALLY LOW ON TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,431 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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KY62 MVJ is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY62 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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

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