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DS12 JYO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JYO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 107,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side wing mirror slightly damaged (device)& side reporter (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, front bushs trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,213 miles

neareside front arch liner damaged

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

neareside front arch liner damaged

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,606 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 8 Feb 2019 48,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,756 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight wear to front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,741 miles

os f tyre tread low

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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DS12 JYO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DS12 JYO, 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 DS12 JYO registered?

DS12 JYO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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