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YK12 DFU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,131 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 63,129 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,068 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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YK12 DFU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK12 DFU, 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

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What year was YK12 DFU registered?

YK12 DFU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YK12 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 DFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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