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VO12 YST

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,085 mi
Last recorded42,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YST
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,085 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 41,490 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 40,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,156 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,298 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YST is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc 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 YST, 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 YST registered?

VO12 YST is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VO12 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 YST 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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