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VN12 YTU

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,283 mi
Last recorded165,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 165,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 152,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 118,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,965 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warming lamp on

high level brake light working but dim

Fail 7 May 2015 38,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warming lamp on

high level brake light working but dim

tyre pressure lamp on

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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VN12 YTU is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 YTU, 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 VN12 YTU registered?

VN12 YTU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is VN12 YTU safe to buy?

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