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SY62 UOF

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 UOF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 130,218 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,612 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,982 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Center section exhaust sleeve corroded

Cut at n/s/f sidewall

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,982 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Center section exhaust sleeve corroded

Cut at n/s/f sidewall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,193 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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SY62 UOF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY62 UOF, 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 SY62 UOF registered?

SY62 UOF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SY62 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 UOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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