2012 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · KP12 XVT
2012 SEAT Altea (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 102,780 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP12 XVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 102,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KP12 XVT Mileage History
- 16/10/202392,023 mi
- 17/10/202392,023 mi
- 25/10/202498,361 mi+6,338 mi
- 23/10/2025102,780 mi+4,419 mi
- 24/10/2025102,780 mi
Average of roughly 5,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP12 XVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Altea (KP12 XVT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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