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DG12 UVS

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,064 mi
Last recorded153,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UVS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 153,064 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,479 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2023 143,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 143,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge, cut sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,977 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open

Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,977 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall small cut but not to the cords

Fail 10 Feb 2020 121,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall small cut but not to the cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,181 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,249 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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DG12 UVS is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 UVS, 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 DG12 UVS registered?

DG12 UVS is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DG12 UVS safe to buy?

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