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GY12 EHB

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EHB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 68,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 30,207 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

nearside rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords and also perished

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,239 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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GY12 EHB is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY12 EHB, 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 GY12 EHB registered?

GY12 EHB is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 EHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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