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GD12 EUT

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 EUT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,265 miles

The off side front and off side rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,718 miles

Centre rear light no working, possible reflector

The Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres deteriorating/ perishing in places.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,080 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2018 17,080 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2017 14,996 miles

Both front tyres are wearing around the edges of the tread.

Fail 25 May 2017 14,996 miles

Both front tyres are wearing around the edges of the tread.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,947 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear and starting to deteriorated.

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,043 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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GD12 EUT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD12 EUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD12 EUT registered?

GD12 EUT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is GD12 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 EUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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