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MT12 KDZ

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,386 mi
Last recorded143,386 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 KDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 143,386 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 143,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,829 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pads wearing low

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 88,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 72,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,441 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,265 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 29,265 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MT12 KDZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT12 KDZ, 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 MT12 KDZ registered?

MT12 KDZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is MT12 KDZ safe to buy?

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