2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · WU12 ONC
2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 129,713 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,713 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WU12 ONC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 129,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WU12 ONC 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 (WU12 ONC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU12 ONC Mileage History
- 13/02/2023106,149 mi
- 29/01/2024114,555 mi+8,406 mi
- 29/01/2024114,555 mi
- 19/02/2025122,207 mi+7,652 mi
- 17/02/2026129,713 mi+7,506 mi
Average of roughly 7,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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