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GK12 XLU

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 98,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,547 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,078 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 XLU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue 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 GK12 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

GK12 XLU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GK12 XLU safe to buy?

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