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LX12 YSN

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YSN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,513 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,416 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,014 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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LX12 YSN is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX12 YSN, 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

How do I check the history of LX12 YSN?

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What year was LX12 YSN registered?

LX12 YSN is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is LX12 YSN safe to buy?

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