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GV03 HAN

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,158 mi
Last recorded141,158 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HAN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 141,158 miles

Nearside Front CV boot pin hole split

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 124,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 114,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,050 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,374 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 80,966 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2016 51,744 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,187 miles

all four brake discs corroded

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edged

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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GV03 HAN is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 GV03 HAN, 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 GV03 HAN registered?

GV03 HAN is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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