BT12 XEL

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 April 2027 (311 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,960 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 42,960 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for extended periods, and its most recent MOT in April 2026 was a borderline pass with multiple unresolved advisories.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 927 miles/year equivalent before April 2026, a significant anomaly for a 2012 diesel.

Things to check

  • Major brake failure on 2026-04-21 (test 146421) after 8 related advisories.
  • Major emissions failure on 2015-06-16 (test 42960) after 4 related advisories.
  • Major exhaust insecurity on 2026-04-21 (test 146421) after 5 related advisories.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 7 tests, escalating to major failures.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests good inherent safety.
  • No recurring failures of the same system in the most recent 3 years.

Mileage history

Jun 2015: 42,960 mi PASSJun 2015: 42,960 mi FAILJul 2016: 61,257 mi PASSJul 2017: 76,824 mi FAILJul 2017: 76,824 mi PASSJul 2018: 91,008 mi PASSJul 2019: 105,239 mi PASSJan 2021: 118,045 mi PASSJan 2022: 126,245 mi FAILJan 2022: 126,245 mi PASSJan 2023: 136,240 mi PASSJan 2024: 144,322 mi PASSApr 2026: 146,420 mi FAILApr 2026: 146,421 mi PASS146k95k43kJun 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2015 PASS 42,960 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 42,960 mi
PRS Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 61,257 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2017 FAIL 76,824 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise to have new front tyres and tracking (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY wearing on inner edge
Jul 2017 PASS 76,824 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 91,008 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2019 PASS 105,239 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 118,045 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2022 FAIL 126,245 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped off/ corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2022 PASS 126,245 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped off/ corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2023 PASS 136,240 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components
Jan 2024 PASS 144,322 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2026 FAIL 146,420 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure mounting as marked (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 146,421 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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