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CV12 ZDF

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZDF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,315 miles

Nearside Front foreign object in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stops deteriated

Rear rear axle bushes deteriated

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 137,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp has rusted. exhuast split in middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front foreign object in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle bushes deteriated

Rear rear bump stops deteriated

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats and the n/s and centre seats of the middle bench ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 5 rear seats have child seats fitted ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,230 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,905 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,905 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers replaced with valet vf493 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,712 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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CV12 ZDF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 82,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV12 ZDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CV12 ZDF registered?

CV12 ZDF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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