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GF62 BMV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,368 mi
Last recorded159,368 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 BMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 159,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 142,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,458 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,539 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Aug 2015 21,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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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GF62 BMV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF62 BMV, 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

How do I check the history of GF62 BMV?

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What year was GF62 BMV registered?

GF62 BMV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is GF62 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 BMV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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