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YR12 PFY

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 92,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,464 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,464 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,444 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,896 miles

both rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,727 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,365 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,797 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,067 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,567 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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YR12 PFY 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 YR12 PFY, 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 YR12 PFY registered?

YR12 PFY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is YR12 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 PFY 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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