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FD12 XVG

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 110,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,426 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,134 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides balding (severe) and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring worn both sides (and limited visibility) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,526 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

tpms indicating low pressure

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,011 miles

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

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general underbody component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under Trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 May 2017 33,009 miles

EML lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,693 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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FD12 XVG 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 85.7%.

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 FD12 XVG, 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 FD12 XVG registered?

FD12 XVG is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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