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YM12 CUG

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,662 mi
Last recorded79,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 CUG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,662 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,318 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet faulty

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,488 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 75,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,890 miles

Front front brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,943 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn very close to limit

rear tyres worn very close to limit and o/s/r has a nail in it

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,017 miles

both front tyres wearing low and on edges

both rear tyres worn low and on edges and starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,638 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to get low on tread and has a nail in it

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,185 miles

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

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

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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YM12 CUG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM12 CUG, 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 YM12 CUG registered?

YM12 CUG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YM12 CUG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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