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NJ12 GOC

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 GOC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,074 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,475 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,898 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ12 GOC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NJ12 GOC, 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 NJ12 GOC registered?

NJ12 GOC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NJ12 GOC safe to buy?

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