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J600 GSP

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 GSP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,859 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,469 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 31,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 23,945 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 22,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650mm (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650mm (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (205/55/16 V) (4.1.D.1a)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,414 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,184 miles

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

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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J600 GSP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J600 GSP, 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 J600 GSP registered?

J600 GSP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is J600 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 GSP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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