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LP12 EWG

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

373,720 mi
Last recorded373,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 EWG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 373,720 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 366,076 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 357,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 342,765 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2022 329,623 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 329,623 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 320,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 308,691 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 291,072 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 263,044 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 262,997 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 206,753 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 206,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,456 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 20,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LP12 EWG is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP12 EWG, 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 LP12 EWG registered?

LP12 EWG is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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