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BL12 BVV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

383,825 mi
Last recorded383,825 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 383,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 344,841 miles

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

both rear cills damaged

emissions default limit been scratched off

Pass 14 Feb 2020 328,474 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 328,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on chassis plate is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker is damp but has no serious fluid leak as yet - immediate replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 328,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on chassis plate is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker is damp but has no serious fluid leak as yet - immediate replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 291,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 251,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 208,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 174,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,490 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,490 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SAT NAV (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,983 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,358 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,145 miles

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

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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BL12 BVV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL12 BVV, 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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BL12 BVV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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