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SEAT Alhambra

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 CXXMOT history

LS12 CXX is a grey diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LS12 CXX grey SEAT Alhambra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,799 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CXX was last recorded at 146,799 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 12,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,622 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,177 miles
Average per year
10,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,799 miles
  • 2025 – 134,622 miles
  • 2024 – 124,265 miles
  • 2023 – 113,906 miles
  • 2022 – 104,100 miles
  • 2021 – 97,049 miles
  • 2020 – 88,383 miles
  • 2019 – 76,735 miles
  • 2018 – 60,425 miles
  • 2017 – 47,748 miles
  • 2016 – 37,773 miles
  • 2015 – 27,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,799 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,799 miles (+12,177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,799 miles
    Test number
    294248434321
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,622 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    342296474397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

  3. Fail134,616 miles (+10,351)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,616 miles
    Test number
    823415278817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

  4. Pass124,265 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,265 miles
    Test number
    502883996741
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease prompt attention advised (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

  5. Fail124,251 miles (+10,345)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,251 miles
    Test number
    523887257043
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease prompt attention advised (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

  6. Pass113,906 miles (+9,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    301845463338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,100 miles (+7,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,100 miles
    Test number
    496193844842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

  8. Pass97,049 miles (+8,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    856308472755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,383 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    185464582519
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail88,382 miles (+11,647)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,382 miles
    Test number
    592194263580
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass76,735 miles (+481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    718753428980
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail76,254 miles (+15,829)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    797509731893
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    818734535280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,425 miles (+12,677)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    955515541202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,748 miles (+9,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    608594280105
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs faces not true plus brake pads wearing thin .

  16. Pass37,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    184005537607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,773 miles (+10,567)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    960912875759
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,206 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,206 miles
    Test number
    805327815164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 CXX

Does LS12 CXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CXX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CXX?
The MOT on LS12 CXX is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 CXX done?
LS12 CXX was recorded at 146,799 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 10,649 miles a year.
Has LS12 CXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CXX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 CXX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 CXX find?
LS12 CXX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 3 more.

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