BJ12 BBO

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 9 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
50,395 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 47/100

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 50,395 miles. The recent June 2025 MOT failed on a major suspension defect, and multiple advisories for corrosion and wear are concerning.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,016 miles per year with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a 72-mile increase in June 2022.

Things to check

  • Jun 2025 MOT failed on major suspension arm defect, indicating ongoing structural wear.
  • Jun 2023 MOT failed on major suspension arm defect, showing a recurring pattern of suspension issues.
  • May 2022 MOT failed on major suspension shock absorber leak, another recurring suspension failure.
  • May 2022 MOT failed on major seatbelt damage, a safety-critical component failure.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 8,016 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 50,395 mi PASSMay 2016: 59,008 mi PASSMay 2017: 65,062 mi PASSMay 2018: 70,471 mi PASSMay 2019: 74,656 mi FAILMay 2019: 74,656 mi PASSJun 2020: 80,172 mi PASSJun 2021: 83,962 mi FAILJun 2021: 83,962 mi PASSMay 2022: 88,799 mi FAILJun 2022: 88,871 mi PASSJun 2023: 97,269 mi FAILJun 2023: 97,269 mi PASSMay 2024: 102,411 mi PASSJun 2025: 107,638 mi FAILJun 2025: 107,638 mi PASS108k79k50kApr 2015Jun 2025

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 50,395 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 59,008 mi
ADVISORY Engine and under tray cover fitted.
May 2017 PASS 65,062 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2018 PASS 70,471 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2019 FAIL 74,656 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2019 PASS 74,656 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 80,172 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2021 FAIL 83,962 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY all coil springs corroded
Jun 2021 PASS 83,962 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY all coil springs corroded
May 2022 FAIL 88,799 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust Centre Joining Sleave Showing Corrosion
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 88,871 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust Centre Joining Sleave Showing Corrosion
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 97,269 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 97,269 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
May 2024 PASS 102,411 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2025 FAIL 107,638 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2025 PASS 107,638 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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