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SD12 KXB

2012 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,350 mi
Last recorded95,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 KXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,883 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,488 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 67,551 miles

DSM trigger point not met due to rev limiter.

Offside rear tyre wear on inner edge of tread.

Fail 15 May 2015 67,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

DSM trigger point not met due to rev limiter.

Offside rear tyre wear on inner edge of tread.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,545 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SD12 KXB is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SD12 KXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD12 KXB registered?

SD12 KXB is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SD12 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 KXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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