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WG12 JYC

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,616 mi
Last recorded133,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 JYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,683 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 106,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,169 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,641 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,394 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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WG12 JYC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 JYC, 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

How do I check the history of WG12 JYC?

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What year was WG12 JYC registered?

WG12 JYC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WG12 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 JYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 JYC have outstanding finance?

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