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LO12 KBF

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,075 mi
Last recorded170,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 KBF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 170,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 170,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 161,499 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 161,494 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 161,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 149,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 149,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 132,536 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 132,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 123,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 123,557 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,866 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 108,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror casing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,886 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some engine componants

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,733 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 KBF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KBF, 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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LO12 KBF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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