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KM12 XXH

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,111 mi
Last recorded143,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XXH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 143,111 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2026 143,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2025 133,901 miles

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

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

under body tray fitted and sides skirts cover fitted both sides

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,291 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 120,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2022 109,385 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,188 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 98,188 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 86,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,959 miles

slight stone chip in screen not in drivers view

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 30,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,905 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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KM12 XXH is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 KM12 XXH, 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 KM12 XXH registered?

KM12 XXH is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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