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DL12 GMV

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,471 mi
Last recorded130,471 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 GMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 130,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 115,511 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 104,125 miles

Central Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 104,125 miles

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

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

Central Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 103,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 51,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 40,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,910 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 24,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 15,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,599 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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DL12 GMV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DL12 GMV, 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 DL12 GMV registered?

DL12 GMV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DL12 GMV safe to buy?

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