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YY61 UEJ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,311 mi
Last recorded92,311 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 92,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 85,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 76,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,424 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 73,392 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,407 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY61 UEJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YY61 UEJ, 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

How do I check the history of YY61 UEJ?

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What year was YY61 UEJ registered?

YY61 UEJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YY61 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 UEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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