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GU62 XGP

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XGP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 46,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 34,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,370 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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GU62 XGP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU62 XGP, 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 GU62 XGP?

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What year was GU62 XGP registered?

GU62 XGP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is GU62 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU62 XGP have outstanding finance?

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