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YP12 VUS

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VUS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 113,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 46,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,109 miles

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

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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YP12 VUS is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc 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 YP12 VUS, 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 YP12 VUS registered?

YP12 VUS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YP12 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VUS 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.

Does YP12 VUS have outstanding finance?

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