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T12 RAF

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RAF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on inside edge & has a cut on the inner edge, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre inside edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear coil spring carrier arms corroeded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,051 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 4 TO 5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,980 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 67,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,340 miles

Rear BOTH tyres +5yrs and perished

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,649 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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T12 RAF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T12 RAF, 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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T12 RAF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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