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GK12 XLG

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 71,792 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,906 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GK12 XLG is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK12 XLG registered?

GK12 XLG is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 XLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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