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PE62 YZL

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 YZL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres now 3mm tread depth

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 22,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,317 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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PE62 YZL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PE62 YZL, 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 PE62 YZL registered?

PE62 YZL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is PE62 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 YZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE62 YZL have outstanding finance?

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