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Y33 LAY

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 LAY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms and bushes worn and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen stone chip

Fail 18 Dec 2025 85,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms and bushes worn and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen stone chip

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

coil springs corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear seats stowed away at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,569 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlamp switch worn

headlamp switch worn

n/s body/panel damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,210 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,777 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,992 miles

Early corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,280 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,400 miles

coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,398 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 52,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin As they appear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,046 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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Y33 LAY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y33 LAY, 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 Y33 LAY registered?

Y33 LAY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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