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LV12 YYW

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,448 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 120,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,246 miles

Nearside screen cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,393 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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LV12 YYW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LV12 YYW, 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 LV12 YYW registered?

LV12 YYW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is LV12 YYW safe to buy?

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