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GJ12 CWO

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,963 mi
Last recorded38,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 23,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 22,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,038 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 16,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 13,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 10,096 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 10,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,700 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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GJ12 CWO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 CWO, 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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How do I check the history of GJ12 CWO?

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What year was GJ12 CWO registered?

GJ12 CWO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GJ12 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 CWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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