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EY12 OEB

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 OEB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,175 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,828 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,970 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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EY12 OEB is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY12 OEB, 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 EY12 OEB registered?

EY12 OEB is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is EY12 OEB safe to buy?

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