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R8 BEP

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,035 mi
Last recorded172,035 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 BEP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 172,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 168,944 miles

Front undertray slightly loose

Nearside Front Outer wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 168,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front undertray slightly loose

Nearside Front Outer wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 164,372 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 164,372 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,237 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All 3 mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,195 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Controls pushed through dash (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted incorrectly on rim inside/outside (marked) (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure Drivers footwell (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing between "8" and "B" incorrect (0.1 (d))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All 3 mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured piece missing that stops engine from moving from left to right (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,014 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off An additional fastening screw would be advisable (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,628 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,429 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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R8 BEP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R8 BEP, 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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R8 BEP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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