2012 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · YS12 VGR
2012 SEAT Altea (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 91,704 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 VGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 91,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS12 VGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Altea (YS12 VGR) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YS12 VGR Mileage History
- 04/07/202484,748 mi
- 09/07/202484,748 mi
- 07/07/202587,647 mi+2,899 mi
- 11/07/202587,658 mi+11 mi
- 27/06/202691,704 mi+4,046 mi
Average of roughly 3,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Degradation(Serious)
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator DegradationSerious
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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