G12ROB - SEAT ALHAMBRA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The SEAT Alhambra, often referred to simply as the Alhambra, is a versatile MPV renowned for its spaciousness and practicality. Manufactured by the Spanish automaker SEAT, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, it has been a popular choice for families since its introduction in 1996. The model has undergone several updates, with the latest versions offering advanced safety features and flexible seating arrangements. Built with a focus on comfort and reliability, the Alhambra combines a refined driving experience with generous interior dimensions, making it a distinctive option in the large MPV segment. Its reputation is bolstered by SEAT’s commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring it remains a competitive and dependable vehicle for those seeking a practical family car.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This used SEAT Alhambra, registration G12ROB, was manufactured in 2005 and first registered in October 2005. It has a silver exterior and is equipped with a 1896cc diesel engine, emitting 173 g/km of CO2. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 April 2025 and valid until 9 April 2026. The recorded mileage is 87,240 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as a defective nearside side repeater lens, missing offside rear passenger seat, slight play in a front lower suspension ball joint, and some corrosion and oil leak indications. Brake pipes show corrosion but are covered in grease, and some suspension components exhibit corrosion but are not deemed excessive. No serious or dangerous issues are noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,240 mi
Expires: 09 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by axle centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 03 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,226 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by axle centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,259 mi
Expires: 02 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,801 mi
Expires: 21 March 2024
Passed - 22 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,995 mi
Expires: 21 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,911 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 16 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,900 mi
Expires: 15 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory o/s and n/s top mounts have slight play
Failed - 11 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,899 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory o/s and n/s top mounts have slight play
Passed - 11 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,955 mi
Expires: 10 March 2021
Failed - 04 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,897 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Passed - 04 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,203 mi
Expires: 05 March 2020
Failed - 04 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,203 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,173 mi
Expires: 05 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 28 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,173 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 21 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,815 mi
Expires: 28 February 2018
Passed - 23 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,409 mi
Expires: 28 February 2017
Passed - 24 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,718 mi
Expires: 28 February 2016
Failed - 18 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,660 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,415 mi
Expires: 28 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 25 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,063 mi
Passed - 25 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,063 mi
Expires: 28 February 2014
Passed - 21 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,199 mi
Expires: 28 February 2013
Passed - 26 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,156 mi
Expires: 28 February 2012
Passed - 01 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,043 mi
Expires: 28 February 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,689 mi
Expires: 18 November 2010
Passed - 24 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,344 mi
Expires: 01 October 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for G12ROB?
The MOT expires on 09 April 2026.
What is the tax status of G12ROB?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of G12ROB?
This is a 2005 SEAT ALHAMBRA in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of G12ROB?
This vehicle produces 173 g/km of CO2 emissions.