BV12 LKD

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
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
29,965 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 29,965 miles. The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT and has a 'Untaxed' tax status.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,356 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, and a recent low annual usage of 4,751 miles.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 7 tests (Oct 2018–Jan 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake system advisories across 15 tests (Oct 2018–Jan 2025) suggest chronic issues.
  • The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT and has an 'Untaxed' tax status, requiring immediate action.
  • The 2022 service gap is a concern, as it may indicate periods of neglect or off-road use.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent and normal mileage trajectory over 14 years, averaging 11,356 miles/year.
  • Single past MOT failure (Jan 2023) was immediately rectified and passed on retest.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates a well-regarded safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 29,965 mi PASSFeb 2016: 39,486 mi PASSOct 2016: 44,495 mi PASSOct 2017: 62,288 mi FAILOct 2017: 62,288 mi PASSOct 2018: 80,011 mi PASSOct 2019: 100,869 mi PASSOct 2020: 117,600 mi PASSOct 2021: 126,250 mi PASSJan 2023: 135,339 mi FAILJan 2023: 135,343 mi PASSJan 2024: 143,195 mi PASSJan 2025: 147,946 mi PASS148k89k30kMar 2015Jan 2025

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 29,965 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 39,486 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 44,495 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 62,288 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cuts (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Oct 2017 PASS 62,288 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 80,011 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 100,869 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 117,600 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush part of forward lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush part of forward lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 126,250 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted
ADVISORY exhaust system corroded
ADVISORY noise from power steering
ADVISORY rear sub frame corroded
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY both rear tyres have slight wear on outer edges
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Jan 2023 FAIL 135,339 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (shocker mount ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front(shocker mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (also slight deterioration) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY rear subframe slight corrosion
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Jan 2023 PASS 135,343 mi
ADVISORY offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (also slight deterioration) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY rear subframe slight corrosion
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Jan 2024 PASS 143,195 mi
ADVISORY both head light lenses deteriorated
ADVISORY under trays fitted
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded
Jan 2025 PASS 147,946 mi
ADVISORY unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (shocker) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY offside and nearside rear tyres wearing edges
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 LKD, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.