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DE12 YUC

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,717 mi
Last recorded114,717 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YUC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 114,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,650 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2021 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,360 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

upper centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,934 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,166 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DE12 YUC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 YUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE12 YUC registered?

DE12 YUC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DE12 YUC safe to buy?

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