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BD12 CHZ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 122,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 15 Apr 2025 114,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Small chips in windscreen.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,127 miles

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Apr 2024 107,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,096 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,673 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,138 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very near to cords!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,589 miles

OSR tyre bald on inner of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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BD12 CHZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 82,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 CHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD12 CHZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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