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BV12 LHW

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,211 mi
Last recorded168,211 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LHW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 168,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 159,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 159,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,230 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 150,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R AND N/S/R ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 134,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R AND N/S/R ()

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 128,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire coming through tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire coming through tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,800 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,628 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 99,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,918 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,714 miles

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

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

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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BV12 LHW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV12 LHW, 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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BV12 LHW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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