2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · SY12 MKP
2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 212,665 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,665 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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SY12 MKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 212,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SY12 MKP 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 (SY12 MKP) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
SY12 MKP Mileage History
- 11/06/2022269,823 km
- 21/06/2023186,334 mi
- 25/06/2024196,272 mi+9,938 mi
- 26/06/2025204,359 mi+8,087 mi
- 11/06/2026212,665 mi+8,306 mi
Average of roughly -14,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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