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)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 July 2026 (18 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,386 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 30,386 miles. The recent major failure for a shock absorber and numerous unresolved advisories from the latest test require immediate attention.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,005 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2023 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures for lights (2016) and windscreen (2016) indicate reactive maintenance.
- Brake disc wear and pitting (Nov 2018) and tyre cracking (Nov 2018, 2019, 2021) are persistent advisories.
- Suspension coil spring wear (2015, 2016, 2017) and shock absorber failure (Jun 2025) point to chronic wear.
- The 2023 MOT gap suggests the vehicle may have been off-road or not serviced during that period.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (8,005 miles/year) suggests average use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2022) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 30,386 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front Brake discs corroded
|
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 42,306 mi |
FAIL Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) 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) FAIL Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) ADVISORY Oil leak sump bung leaking slightly
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 42,340 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 Oil leak sump bung leaking slightly
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 53,390 mi |
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted.
|
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 63,086 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY All tyres are cracking in the tread
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 63,097 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY All tyres are cracking in the tread
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 74,342 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a crack above drivers view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking
185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 80,679 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 87,748 mi |
MAJOR Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 87,756 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 92,332 mi |
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 both front brake backing plates corroded ADVISORY exhaust system corroded ADVISORY exhaust flexi worn
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 102,875 mi |
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 108,145 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) 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 Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust flexi worn ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 108,176 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)) 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 Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust flexi worn ADVISORY exhaust corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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