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EY12 YRC

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,786 mi
Last recorded66,786 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YRC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,646 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SIGNS OF BINDING

Offside Rear BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,460 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear index plate lamps have blueish tinge light

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 YRC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

EY12 YRC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EY12 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 YRC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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