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YS12 VGR

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,704 mi
Last recorded91,704 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VGR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 87,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged , light on dash

TPMS on

Fail 4 Jul 2024 84,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged , light on dash

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS on

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

emissions peak not detected

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 1 Jul 2022 72,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (205/55/16/91v) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

emissions peak not detected

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,577 miles

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

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

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91VR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,331 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,360 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 53,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 45,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,994 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no peak detected for emissions

offside front tyre worn on inner edeg

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,272 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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YS12 VGR is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS12 VGR, 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.

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What year was YS12 VGR registered?

YS12 VGR is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YS12 VGR safe to buy?

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