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YX62 RFN

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,026 mi
Last recorded66,026 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 66,024 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both side (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 23,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,116 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 RFN is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RFN, 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 YX62 RFN registered?

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

Is YX62 RFN safe to buy?

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