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BG12 VCF

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,599 mi
Last recorded149,599 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VCF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 149,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,785 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 146,785 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 144,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,543 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 139,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,920 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 134,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 134,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 131,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,971 miles

OSF tyre wearing to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre wearing to limit

Rear pads wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,601 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 86,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

third row of seats not available at time of test

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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BG12 VCF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG12 VCF, 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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What year was BG12 VCF registered?

BG12 VCF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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