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VO12 YSP

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YSP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 153,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 141,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front rear suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 121,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,041 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,041 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,476 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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VO12 YSP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 VO12 YSP, 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 VO12 YSP registered?

VO12 YSP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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