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YB61 LGV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,080 mi
Last recorded197,080 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 197,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 197,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 188,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 181,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,135 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish inbetween treads

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,923 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,844 miles

Central Middle exhaust bracket has corroded and snapped off. Exhaust system still secure.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,221 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,756 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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YB61 LGV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YB61 LGV, 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 YB61 LGV?

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What year was YB61 LGV registered?

YB61 LGV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YB61 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 LGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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