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GK12 NSJ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,775 mi
Last recorded150,775 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 NSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 150,775 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 121,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,471 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 112,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,342 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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GK12 NSJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GK12 NSJ, 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 GK12 NSJ registered?

GK12 NSJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GK12 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 NSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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