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VO12 YSS

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YSS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,322 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 93,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 82,341 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 72,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low presure

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 62,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2022 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2021 45,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,301 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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VO12 YSS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO12 YSS, 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 VO12 YSS registered?

VO12 YSS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is VO12 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 YSS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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