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LV12 VOD

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VOD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 99,827 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm + worn on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm + worn inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,479 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register test 0.01

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 3 May 2019 40,227 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear tyre warn uneven on inner edge

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 40,224 miles

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

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear tyre warn uneven on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2017 23,607 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,932 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 20,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 13,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front 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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LV12 VOD is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV12 VOD, 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 LV12 VOD registered?

LV12 VOD is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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