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GY62 SOJ

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn on edges 3mm,perished

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

Offside Rear worn on edges 3mm, perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,485 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,692 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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GY62 SOJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY62 SOJ, 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 GY62 SOJ registered?

GY62 SOJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GY62 SOJ safe to buy?

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