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PN62 YDL

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 YDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,588 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

emissions too clean test

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,723 miles

Emissions too clean.

Exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Binding with disc.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted,Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted, Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm and devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face excessively pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0mm and devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face excessively pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,802 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,455 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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PN62 YDL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PN62 YDL, 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 PN62 YDL registered?

PN62 YDL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is PN62 YDL safe to buy?

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