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YX62 RCV

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,261 miles

frt discs corroded

wet test

Fail 1 Feb 2021 46,254 miles

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

frt discs corroded

tps light on

wet test

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,694 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear tyre perishing

screen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,740 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 27,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,065 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,821 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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YX62 RCV is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX62 RCV, 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 YX62 RCV registered?

YX62 RCV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YX62 RCV safe to buy?

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