2012 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SEAT
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 December 2026 (184 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,171 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 43/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Seat has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 24,171 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 11,035 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent normal usage of 10,132 miles/year.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Jun 2019, Nov 2021, Nov 2021, Dec 2022) and major failures (Dec 2023) indicate a chronic issue.
- Multiple tyre advisories (May 2015, May 2017, Dec 2022) and a DANGEROUS defect (May 2015) point to a history of poor tyre maintenance.
- Exhaust system insecurity (Dec 2022) and a major failure (Dec 2024) suggest ongoing issues with the exhaust.
- Four major light failures (Dec 2022, Dec 2023, Dec 2024) and a major suspension failure (Dec 2024) highlight a pattern of neglect.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-12-15, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,035 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022) provides a high level of safety assurance for occupants.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | FAIL | 24,171 mi |
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| May 2015 | PASS | 24,171 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 40,385 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of componants
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 58,809 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY engine and under car covers fitted
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 75,603 mi |
ADVISORY under tray fitted ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 87,182 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 102,506 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 112,391 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 112,391 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 123,052 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))
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| Dec 2022 | PASS | 123,054 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))
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| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 133,097 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Service brake excessively fluctuating REAR (1.2.1 (e))
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| Dec 2023 | PASS | 133,099 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 143,243 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust centre clamp deteriorated ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 143,243 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust centre clamp deteriorated ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 153,375 mi |
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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