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BG12 VCM

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VCM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,633 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,169 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,857 miles

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 VCM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCM, 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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BG12 VCM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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