2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · BL12 DYW
2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 102,948 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BL12 DYW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 102,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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BL12 DYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Alhambra (BL12 DYW) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
BL12 DYW Mileage History
- 20/09/202296,089 mi
- 21/09/2023102,948 mi+6,859 mi
Average of roughly 6,844 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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