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LD12 KRF

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 KRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,841 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 54,839 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,088 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,482 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 41,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,108 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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LD12 KRF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD12 KRF, 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 LD12 KRF registered?

LD12 KRF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is LD12 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 KRF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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