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GV12 GKF

2012 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,047 miles

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under trays

Pass 21 Dec 2016 16,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 5,262 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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GV12 GKF is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GV12 GKF, 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 GV12 GKF registered?

GV12 GKF is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is GV12 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 GKF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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