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NL12 UXU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,460 mi
Last recorded114,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,654 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,244 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,483 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,756 miles

child seat fitted

emissions done not detected

nsf and osf wishbone bushes deteriorating

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,819 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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NL12 UXU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Brown 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 NL12 UXU, 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 NL12 UXU registered?

NL12 UXU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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