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FE12 OET

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

264,253 mi
Last recorded264,253 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OET
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 264,253 miles

Under trays are fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 240,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

driver advised on general bodywork condition

Fail 23 Jan 2023 239,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to o/s sliding door (taxi failure)

driver advised on general bodywork condition

vehicle interior and boot require valet (taxi failure)

Pass 21 Jan 2022 216,146 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2022 216,096 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp missing and battery not in the tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2021 197,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 197,497 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 180,409 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 161,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,684 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

e m l on at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2018 160,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all the seats need a good clean taxi fail

body work (dents and paint work ) taxi fail

e m l on at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,067 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 128,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm and deep cut in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 36,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 110 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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FE12 OET is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FE12 OET, 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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FE12 OET is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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