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FP62 GME

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,530 mi
Last recorded159,530 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 GME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,530 miles

oil leak-exhaust clamps corroded-both front tyres edges wearing low-front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn low-n s r shocker damp-

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,129 miles

n/s/r lens damaged-slight oil leak-front brake discs corroded and worn thin-exhaust clamps corroded-front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated-all tyres worn low and edges perished/cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r lens damaged-slight oil leak-front brake discs corroded and worn thin-exhaust clamps corroded-front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated-all tyres worn low and edges perished/cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 67,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,660 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,201 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,211 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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FP62 GME is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP62 GME, 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 FP62 GME registered?

FP62 GME is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FP62 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 GME shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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