2012 SEAT Alhambra · 4,872 MOT tests
2012 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2012 SEAT Alhambras fail 33% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Alhambra years (4,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 33%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 106,550
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,872
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.6%
- Lights and electrics11%
- Tyres10.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.41%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.35%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Side repeater not working 2.38%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.69%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.75%)
Other years
Every SEAT Alhambra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2012 SEAT Alhambras fail 33% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Alhambra years (4,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.54% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.41% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 SEAT Alhambra shows 106,550 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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