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OU12 ZLV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

297,768 mi
Last recorded297,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 ZLV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 297,768 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 297,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 267,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 219,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 199,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 180,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 166,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 166,033 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,983 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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OU12 ZLV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU12 ZLV, 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 OU12 ZLV registered?

OU12 ZLV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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