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OU62 YWM

2012 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 YWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,736 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,594 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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OU62 YWM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OU62 YWM, 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 OU62 YWM registered?

OU62 YWM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is OU62 YWM safe to buy?

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