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LO12 EDU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,442 mi
Last recorded108,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EDU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,153 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damage

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,017 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 81,017 miles

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,573 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 73,799 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 73,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 64,794 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,230 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,507 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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LO12 EDU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LO12 EDU, 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 LO12 EDU registered?

LO12 EDU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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