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GV12 VBO

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,149 mi
Last recorded53,149 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 VBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,686 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distortion on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distortion on inner edge

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 VBO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GV12 VBO, 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 GV12 VBO registered?

GV12 VBO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GV12 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 VBO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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