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BU11 BBX

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,392 mi
Last recorded154,392 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 154,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 148,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,075 miles

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

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

No emissions report due to vehicle being a low emissions diesel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

No emissions report due to vehicle being a low emissions diesel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consul (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consul (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,582 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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BU11 BBX is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU11 BBX, 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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BU11 BBX is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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