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YD12 TYC

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,216 mi
Last recorded211,216 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 211,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 211,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from union with brake pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 198,296 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 198,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 182,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 175,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 175,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 155,616 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,327 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 148,660 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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YD12 TYC is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD12 TYC, 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 YD12 TYC registered?

YD12 TYC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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