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WM12 UOW

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 135,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror casing damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms; rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 135,103 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror casing damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms; rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 124,477 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

both rear tyres starting to wear misshaped

front pads wearing low

slight leak on o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,134 miles

off side cv gaiter signs of a leak

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,821 miles

both front suspension rear bushes beginning to crack and wear

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,174 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-R BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-R BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

TYRE O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,413 miles

both front lower rear suspension bushes worn

front brake pads getting low

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front and rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,733 miles

front pads worn to pad wear sensor

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

possible puncture n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WM12 UOW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM12 UOW, 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 WM12 UOW registered?

WM12 UOW is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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