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LS12 ZYU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

374,482 mi
Last recorded374,482 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 ZYU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 374,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 370,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 369,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 363,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 357,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 348,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 337,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 337,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 283,307 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2016 233,165 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 185,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,380 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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LS12 ZYU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS12 ZYU, 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 LS12 ZYU registered?

LS12 ZYU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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