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YX12 YDS

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YDS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 85,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,274 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel smoke test ok , but not detectable.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,783 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,338 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,191 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,264 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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YX12 YDS is a 2012 Seat Altea in White 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 YX12 YDS, 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 YX12 YDS registered?

YX12 YDS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YX12 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 YDS 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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