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YR12 MGO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,059 mi
Last recorded164,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MGO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 164,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 155,324 miles

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

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

flywheel noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,435 miles

Duel mass flywheel noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes split. STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders, saw tooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 145,435 miles

Duel mass flywheel noisy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes split. STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders, saw tooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 136,230 miles

Duel mass flywheel noisy

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2023 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Duel mass flywheel noisy

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2022 127,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,822 miles

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

Offside rear reverse light inop

Pass 17 May 2019 103,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 2016 53,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 42,255 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge

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

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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YR12 MGO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 MGO, 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 YR12 MGO registered?

YR12 MGO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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