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EF12 OTJ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,740 mi
Last recorded125,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 125,740 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 125,740 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT 225/50/17 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,366 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,602 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Seats down and only visual check of seatbelts possible

Rear Tyres both wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to centre and rear seats

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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EF12 OTJ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 OTJ, 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 EF12 OTJ registered?

EF12 OTJ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is EF12 OTJ safe to buy?

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