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BK12 XYR

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

340,766 mi
Last recorded340,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XYR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 340,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside reflector slightly damaged

offside coolant pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 335,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 332,568 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 319,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 314,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 296,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 285,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 276,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 268,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 259,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 248,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 247,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 243,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 226,084 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2018 216,293 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2018 194,432 miles

Front brakes have slight imbalance.

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Rear both tyres void of tread on inner edge.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 194,332 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes have slight imbalance.

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Rear both tyres void of tread on inner edge.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 174,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 159,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 101,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK12 XYR is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 BK12 XYR, 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 BK12 XYR registered?

BK12 XYR is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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