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YR12 RFX

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,807 mi
Last recorded120,807 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,807 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 120,803 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,734 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,564 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Oct 2023 111,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,315 miles

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

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,228 miles

Both rear tyres stepped/feathered inside

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 66,628 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,466 miles

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

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

Rear Child seats fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 38,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

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 RFX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

YR12 RFX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YR12 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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