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YS12 SWV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 SWV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 138,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres @2mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,954 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres @2mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 97,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,950 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,498 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,021 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,811 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 SWV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

YS12 SWV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 SWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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