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BJ12 HMH

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,247 mi
Last recorded188,247 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HMH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 188,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 186,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs rusty . signs of poss slight bind, disc red

Fail 30 Oct 2024 186,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs rusty . signs of poss slight bind, disc red

Pass 11 Oct 2023 171,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 171,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 136,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,192 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 122,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,266 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 59,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing slightly

rear wiper split

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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BJ12 HMH 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 73.3%.

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 BJ12 HMH, 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 BJ12 HMH registered?

BJ12 HMH is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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