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YB12 OEU

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 OEU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 54,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 38,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section,small silencer seam blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,175 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,385 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,580 miles

under covers

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB12 OEU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 OEU, 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 YB12 OEU registered?

YB12 OEU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YB12 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 OEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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