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YR62 KTF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 KTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,462 miles

all front suspension has corrosion

centre exhaust sleeve missing a clamp

Fail 28 Jul 2026 104,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all front suspension has corrosion

centre exhaust sleeve missing a clamp

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,477 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,477 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))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,930 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,810 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,574 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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YR62 KTF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR62 KTF, 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 YR62 KTF registered?

YR62 KTF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is YR62 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 KTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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