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YG12 UZX

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 76,186 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,955 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 72,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 69,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 61,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 UZX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YG12 UZX, 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 YG12 UZX?

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What year was YG12 UZX registered?

YG12 UZX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YG12 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UZX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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