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AK62 NKG

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 NKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 136,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 135,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 120,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,598 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,586 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK62 NKG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK62 NKG, 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

How do I check the history of AK62 NKG?

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What year was AK62 NKG registered?

AK62 NKG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AK62 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 NKG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK62 NKG have outstanding finance?

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