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GK12 YDD

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,880 miles

Nearside Front fog light damage and not working

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 134,880 miles

Nearside Front fog light damage and not working

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,131 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,867 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,321 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inside edges

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,051 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 58,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,846 miles

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

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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GK12 YDD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK12 YDD, 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 GK12 YDD registered?

GK12 YDD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GK12 YDD safe to buy?

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