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GJ62 XSF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,170 mi
Last recorded53,170 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 49,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,902 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,412 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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GJ62 XSF 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 GJ62 XSF, 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 GJ62 XSF registered?

GJ62 XSF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is GJ62 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 XSF 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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