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YT62 KYA

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 KYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 56,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,284 miles

screw in tread osr tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,189 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring testers view of certain items.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,490 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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YT62 KYA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YT62 KYA, 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 YT62 KYA registered?

YT62 KYA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YT62 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 KYA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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