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GY12 UGD

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UGD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,015 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,425 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside wiper smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 53,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,903 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)

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 UGD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

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

Is GY12 UGD safe to buy?

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