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SJ12 OXH

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,280 mi
Last recorded160,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OXH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 160,280 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 10 Aug 2024 153,868 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 5 Aug 2023 149,010 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 149,010 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 138,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 135,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 124,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,816 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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SJ12 OXH is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ12 OXH, 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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SJ12 OXH is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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