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YF61 YXJ

2012 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 115,912 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 115,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 112,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 111,969 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,505 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 98,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,201 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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YF61 YXJ is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF61 YXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of YF61 YXJ?

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What year was YF61 YXJ registered?

YF61 YXJ is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is YF61 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 YXJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF61 YXJ have outstanding finance?

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