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L17 ECL

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 ECL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 157,106 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,099 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,199 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 131,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,730 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 114,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,407 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,000 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 88,000 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,760 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge, Also Nail In Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,544 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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L17 ECL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L17 ECL, 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 L17 ECL registered?

L17 ECL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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