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YS12 AAU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 127,108 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 127,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 121,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,292 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 103,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 103,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 82,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,262 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,267 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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YS12 AAU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS12 AAU, 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 YS12 AAU registered?

YS12 AAU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 AAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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