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YG62 HCD

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 HCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2025 90,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,326 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,656 miles

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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YG62 HCD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG62 HCD, 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 YG62 HCD registered?

YG62 HCD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YG62 HCD safe to buy?

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