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YE12 FCO

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,493 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F TYRE AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads thin but not below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 18,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,849 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 11,849 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE12 FCO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc 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 YE12 FCO, 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 YE12 FCO registered?

YE12 FCO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 FCO 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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