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KY62 MUW

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 MUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 121,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,659 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to read

Fail 14 Sep 2020 79,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,750 miles

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

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,965 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,303 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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KY62 MUW is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY62 MUW, 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 KY62 MUW registered?

KY62 MUW is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is KY62 MUW safe to buy?

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