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DE12 YUD

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YUD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,070 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel can not be turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,353 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 91,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,346 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUD is a 2012 Seat Altea in White 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 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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

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

Is DE12 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YUD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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