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GV12 GKE

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 92,820 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,004 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,828 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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GV12 GKE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 GV12 GKE, 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 GV12 GKE registered?

GV12 GKE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is GV12 GKE safe to buy?

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