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SM12 CEA

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CEA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 74,771 miles

Nearside Front reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,307 miles

BONDING BEGINNING TO FAIL AT NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

DRIVER'S VIEW TO NSF RESTRICTED

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

HEAD RESTRAINTS MISSING FROM NSR + OSR SEATBACKS

INTERIOR MIRROR INSECURE AND CAUSING OBSTRUCTION TO DRIVER'S VIEW

Fail 4 Jun 2019 64,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Due to unit being broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bracket broken (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Due to body damage (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Far rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Pass 24 May 2018 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 56,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 46,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 37,576 miles

Both rear tyres worn on Inner edges

Pass 25 May 2015 29,455 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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SM12 CEA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SM12 CEA, 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 SM12 CEA registered?

SM12 CEA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 June 2012.

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