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CP12 KKW

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 KKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,604 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 116,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,261 miles

Nearside Front fog not working

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,373 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,475 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 48,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 20,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 20,145 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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CP12 KKW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP12 KKW, 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 CP12 KKW?

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What year was CP12 KKW registered?

CP12 KKW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CP12 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 KKW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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