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EY12 XZW

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 XZW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 118,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,417 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,945 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,994 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,842 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

TPMS indicating incorrect tyre pressure

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,073 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres different aspect ratio to fronts

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres different aspect ratio to fronts

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres a different size from fronts

Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres a different size from fronts

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,417 miles

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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EY12 XZW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EY12 XZW, 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 EY12 XZW registered?

EY12 XZW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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