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KM12 XZL

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,416 mi
Last recorded155,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XZL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 155,416 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 146,077 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 136,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2024 136,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 121,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 103,720 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,521 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt in Nearside rear tyre tread

Both rear brake discs corroded, pitted

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

T.P.M.S warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,993 miles

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

osr tyre worn lumpy on inner edge.

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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KM12 XZL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM12 XZL, 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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KM12 XZL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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