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CY12 HNN

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HNN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,202 miles

Brake warning light on

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lenses discolored effecting images

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

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

TPMS on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 110,169 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205 / 195 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake warning light on

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lenses discolored effecting images

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,886 miles

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted but damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted but damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,161 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,383 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 54,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears,also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,436 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,680 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 38,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,727 miles

no emissions detected

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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CY12 HNN is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CY12 HNN, 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 CY12 HNN registered?

CY12 HNN is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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