2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · BL12 BWN
2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 158,736 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL12 BWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 158,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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BL12 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Alhambra (BL12 BWN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL12 BWN Mileage History
- 14/11/2022136,078 mi
- 08/11/2023144,655 mi+8,577 mi
- 13/11/2024152,364 mi+7,709 mi
- 14/11/2024152,364 mi
- 12/11/2025158,736 mi+6,372 mi
Average of roughly 7,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Powered Sliding Door FaultsModerate
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