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GJ07 SAM

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 SAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,533 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,181 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 84,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,914 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,114 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 48,310 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 39,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ07 SAM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 GJ07 SAM, 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 GJ07 SAM registered?

GJ07 SAM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is GJ07 SAM safe to buy?

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