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YC12 BDZ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2024 99,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 83,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 74,534 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,774 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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YC12 BDZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC12 BDZ, 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.

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What year was YC12 BDZ registered?

YC12 BDZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is YC12 BDZ safe to buy?

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