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OU12 XYG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,160 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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OU12 XYG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU12 XYG, 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 OU12 XYG?

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What year was OU12 XYG registered?

OU12 XYG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is OU12 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 XYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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