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EY12 OSX

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,858 mi
Last recorded28,858 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,858 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,540 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,073 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 18,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 11,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,051 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,854 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 OSX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY12 OSX registered?

EY12 OSX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is EY12 OSX safe to buy?

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