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GK62 ULG

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 ULG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,014 miles

Dash-cam disconnected prior

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, unsure cords or debris (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Unsure cords or debris (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe & related suspension components are corroded, but not likely to fail

Pass 24 Aug 2024 83,835 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 77,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 70,590 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,444 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,058 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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GK62 ULG is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver 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 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 GK62 ULG, 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 GK62 ULG registered?

GK62 ULG is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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