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OY62 KZB

2012 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 KZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 142,910 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 142,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,205 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing - system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and scrubbed outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge and perished/splits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,292 miles

2 front head light pattern faded just in limit

chip on front screen n/s/f

covers /under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

Fail 11 Aug 2022 111,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 front head light pattern faded just in limit

chip on front screen n/s/f

covers /under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,477 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,139 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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OY62 KZB is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY62 KZB, 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 OY62 KZB registered?

OY62 KZB is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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