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CV12 ZDM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZDM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,238 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,384 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact due to excessive wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,743 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 40,715 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 29 Jan 2021 40,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 8 Feb 2020 31,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 28,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 28,650 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 26,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tread wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,390 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 ZDM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

CV12 ZDM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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