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GU12 OHB

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,119 mi
Last recorded67,119 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OHB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,119 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 61,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 61,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 55,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 55,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,896 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,165 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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GU12 OHB is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU12 OHB, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 OHB?

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What year was GU12 OHB registered?

GU12 OHB is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 OHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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