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KY12 VAE

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

252,538 mi
Last recorded252,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VAE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 252,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 245,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 241,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 225,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 208,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 194,243 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 194,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 177,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 162,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 146,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 May 2017 142,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,674 miles

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 133,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 122,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre got nail

Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,064 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2015 103,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,278 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

nsr disc corroded and scored on the outer face

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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KY12 VAE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KY12 VAE, 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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KY12 VAE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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