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KS12 ZFA

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,328 mi
Last recorded153,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 ZFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 153,328 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 153,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 147,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 147,592 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2023 144,488 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,866 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,094 miles

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 124,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,650 miles

both front tyers geting close

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Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,855 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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KS12 ZFA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KS12 ZFA, 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 KS12 ZFA registered?

KS12 ZFA is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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