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YL12 HVF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 HVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 100,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 95,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Park brake cable binding slightly.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,677 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 63,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,895 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats and seat belts covered up not allowing inspection of seat belts

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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YL12 HVF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 YL12 HVF, 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 YL12 HVF registered?

YL12 HVF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is YL12 HVF safe to buy?

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