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YT12 JWU

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,787 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section exhaust sleeve clamp rotten system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis thru out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 17 Jan 2025 95,787 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Exhaust mounting defective middle section exhaust sleeve clamp rotten system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis thru out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,598 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 95,596 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,874 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,874 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,659 miles

Front Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,379 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 51,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable check adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,443 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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YT12 JWU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT12 JWU, 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 YT12 JWU registered?

YT12 JWU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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