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YR54 LOZ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LOZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,454 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear center seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 17 Mar 2025 87,074 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear high level brake light in op

Fail 27 Mar 2023 75,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear high level brake light in op

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,969 miles

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

rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 59,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,320 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,568 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 25,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR54 LOZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR54 LOZ, 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 YR54 LOZ registered?

YR54 LOZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YR54 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 LOZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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