BL61 LCF

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 September 2026 (85 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,679 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 32,679 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and recurring major failures in brakes, suspension, and emissions are severe red flags.

The mileage trajectory shows inconsistent annual usage, with a 3-year gap in MOT records (2015-2018) and a significant jump in usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defects: 4 DANGEROUS defects recorded across multiple tests (Aug 2018, Aug 2020, Aug 2021).
  • Major recurring failures: 5 major brake failures, 3 major suspension failures, and 3 major emissions failures.
  • Mileage inconsistency: A 3-year gap in MOT records (2015-2018) and inconsistent annual usage.
  • Recurring advisories: Shock absorber and suspension arm advisories escalated to MAJOR failures.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-07, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2019, averaging 10,243 miles/year.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) for a 2012 model.

Mileage history

Feb 2015: 32,679 mi PASSFeb 2015: 32,679 mi FAILFeb 2016: 46,151 mi PASSFeb 2017: 57,002 mi PASSFeb 2018: 61,110 mi PASSAug 2018: 63,650 mi FAILAug 2018: 63,652 mi PASSAug 2019: 71,199 mi FAILAug 2019: 71,199 mi PASSAug 2020: 81,190 mi FAILAug 2020: 81,190 mi PASSAug 2021: 91,341 mi FAILSep 2021: 91,344 mi PASSAug 2022: 101,563 mi PASSAug 2023: 115,708 mi FAILAug 2023: 115,711 mi PASSAug 2024: 128,572 mi FAILSep 2024: 128,601 mi PASSAug 2025: 140,270 mi FAILSep 2025: 140,292 mi PASS140k86k33kFeb 2015Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 PASS 32,679 mi
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2015 FAIL 32,679 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2016 PASS 46,151 mi
ADVISORY Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Feb 2017 PASS 57,002 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Feb 2018 PASS 61,110 mi
ADVISORY Both front tyres slight wear
Aug 2018 FAIL 63,650 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front fog lamp broken and inoperative
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
ADVISORY Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
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))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Stone chips on windscreen
Aug 2018 PASS 63,652 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
ADVISORY Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Stone chips on windscreen
Aug 2019 FAIL 71,199 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Aug 2019 PASS 71,199 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 FAIL 81,190 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 81,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Aug 2021 FAIL 91,341 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 91,344 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 101,563 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 115,708 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2023 PASS 115,711 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 128,572 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Sep 2024 PASS 128,601 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 FAIL 140,270 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 140,292 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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