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GV62 BWZ

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 BWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 103,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BEAM SLIGHTLY DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING WEAR INDICATOR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean figure 0.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODING AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK ON O/S

Fail 21 Oct 2024 98,893 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED AWAY AND INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit MEAN FIGURE OF 0.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation CABLE / CALLIPER LEVER SIEZED AND NOT OPERATING (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODING AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FERRULE CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK ON O/S

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK MIS- ALLIGNED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING POOR

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN LOOSE AND CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,703 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,150 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,855 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,695 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears,inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,287 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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GV62 BWZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV62 BWZ, 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 GV62 BWZ registered?

GV62 BWZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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