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CX12 ZGA

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZGA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms warning lamp is on .....bulb out warning on dash no faults found all working

Fail 27 Aug 2025 94,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked blown out with air line to clear ... (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted up to correct setting (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms warning lamp is on .....bulb out warning on dash no faults found all working

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,218 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are in poor ondition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces worn/pads close to wear sensor , recommend discs and pads replaced ASAP!!!!!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,539 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn recommend replaced 3-4 months! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn recommend replaced 3-4 months! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,712 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wishbone rear bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace 3-4000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,168 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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CX12 ZGA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 CX12 ZGA, 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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CX12 ZGA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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