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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 April 2027 (318 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,193 mi
AI verdict AVOID 29/100
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 24,193 miles. The vehicle's mileage has also been suspiciously low for its age, raising significant red flags for a buyer.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 24,193 miles over 14 years, with a critical drop to only 518 miles in the last 2 years before the April 2026 MOT.
Things to check
- MOT HISTORY: 7 failures and 15 tests indicate a deeply troubled vehicle with persistent, recurring issues.
- MILEAGE ANOMALY: Recorded only 24,193 miles in 14 years, then a suspiciously low 518 miles in the last 2 years.
- DANGEROUS DEFECTS: Multiple DANGEROUS tyre failures (May 2018, May 2022) and MAJOR brake failures (May 2018, May 2022) are severe.
- RECURRING ADVISORIES: Suspension arm wear (9 tests), brake disc wear (10 tests), and tyre wear (9 tests) show systemic neglect.
Working in its favour
- MOT VALID: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until April 2027, indicating it is roadworthy now.
- Euro NCAP: 5-star safety rating (2022) suggests good inherent safety features for a 2012 SEAT.
- No Odometer Fraud: While mileage is suspiciously low, there is no evidence of deliberate odometer manipulation.
- Consistent Retests: All failures were immediately rectified and retested, showing responsive ownership despite the issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 24,193 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 31,782 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i) ADVISORY No emission reading recorded
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 38,872 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Rear tyres cracking ADVISORY No smoke emission reading recorded at test
|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 48,735 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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 Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt third row ADVISORY nearside sliding door hinge cover adrift ADVISORY no emission readings at test too low
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 48,735 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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 Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt third row ADVISORY nearside sliding door hinge cover adrift ADVISORY no emission readings at test too low
|
| May 2019 | FAIL | 59,737 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front door check strap loose
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 59,737 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | FAIL | 67,479 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 67,479 mi |
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))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 70,935 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 70,935 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
|
| May 2022 | FAIL | 75,149 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated ADVISORY emissions to low to register
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 75,149 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated ADVISORY emissions to low to register
|
| May 2023 | FAIL | 78,913 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) 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 (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 78,913 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 81,973 mi |
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) MAJOR Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated ADVISORY bonnet secondary catch siezed
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| Jun 2024 | PASS | 81,973 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
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| May 2025 | FAIL | 83,443 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 83,443 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 83,961 mi | None recorded |
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