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EF12 ULJ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 132,862 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 132,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 122,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,175 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,730 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perishing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre 4mm, nearside front tyre 3.5mm,,both wearing edges

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 ULJ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF12 ULJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 ULJ registered?

EF12 ULJ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is EF12 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ULJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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