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EK12 OBL

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OBL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,684 miles

both front tyres are run flats rear are standard ?

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre inside shoulder wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,361 miles

front tyres 4mm, rear tyres 5mm

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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EK12 OBL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK12 OBL, 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 EK12 OBL registered?

EK12 OBL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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