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GL12 JGV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,221 mi
Last recorded170,221 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 JGV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 170,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,294 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

central seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,482 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,582 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut to cords on sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cut to cords on sidewall

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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GL12 JGV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL12 JGV, 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 GL12 JGV registered?

GL12 JGV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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