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YB61 LGU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 LGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2020 82,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake ware indicator & open door lights displayed (no physical faults found)

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

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Pass 23 May 2018 61,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 33,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,466 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 24,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

interior mirror inscure

Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,606 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YB61 LGU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB61 LGU, 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 YB61 LGU registered?

YB61 LGU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is YB61 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 LGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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