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SM12 YZW

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,657 mi
Last recorded198,657 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YZW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 198,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 190,876 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 190,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure boot (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 184,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 184,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 175,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 175,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 166,978 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 159,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin split

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Jul 2015 34,519 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,519 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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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SM12 YZW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM12 YZW, 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 SM12 YZW registered?

SM12 YZW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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