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FP62 GMV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 GMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,988 miles

Emissions to low to read

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level brake light flickering

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,253 miles

Emissions to low to read

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,764 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,027 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,053 miles

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

engine covers , under trays and covers over both sills fitted

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 GMV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 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 FP62 GMV registered?

FP62 GMV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is FP62 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 GMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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