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YE12 TYH

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 144,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,010 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside outer front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 128,138 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 128,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 103,126 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 95,619 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,117 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 12 May 2016 75,857 miles

Tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,647 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TYH is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

YE12 TYH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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