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BL12 GRX

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 GRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 36,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,750 miles

Offside Front new wing mirror glass covers 80% off original mirror glass

Fail 2 Oct 2017 30,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,186 miles

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

Offside 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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BL12 GRX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL12 GRX, 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

How do I check the history of BL12 GRX?

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What year was BL12 GRX registered?

BL12 GRX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BL12 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 GRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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