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KV12 KVR

2012 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 KVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 145,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 133,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 133,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,009 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 104,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 92,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly coroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,993 miles

engine covers ,under trays and covers over both sills fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

engine covers ,under trays and covers over both sills fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,116 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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KV12 KVR is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV12 KVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV12 KVR registered?

KV12 KVR is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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