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YM12 BDO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,668 mi
Last recorded174,668 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BDO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 174,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 153,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 153,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 147,878 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 133,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 107,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,944 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,944 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,740 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,582 miles

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

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

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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YM12 BDO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM12 BDO, 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 YM12 BDO registered?

YM12 BDO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YM12 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BDO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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