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EJ12 FRL

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FRL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,313 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,495 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components have corrosion

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 125,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension components have corrosion

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats covered by liner ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats folded down

engine management light on

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats folded down

engine management light on

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,128 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 Goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,234 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 6 Apr 2016 43,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Emissions too clean to get reading

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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EJ12 FRL 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 73.3%.

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 EJ12 FRL, 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 EJ12 FRL registered?

EJ12 FRL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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