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KN12 DPO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DPO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,342 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,773 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ns/os (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 77,628 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing and bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,377 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 ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished/split

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished/split

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,886 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row middle seat ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 52,568 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row middle seat ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,099 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KN12 DPO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 KN12 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 DPO registered?

KN12 DPO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is KN12 DPO safe to buy?

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