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OV12 NZP

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NZP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 118,220 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, both close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 118,219 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, both close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 104,998 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside,rear of wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 93,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside,rear of wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 80,971 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside,blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 67,636 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 64,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 58,599 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 58,599 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,212 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,128 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape/scrubbed bald on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 36,128 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres out of shape/scrubbed bald on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2015 26,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV12 NZP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV12 NZP, 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 OV12 NZP registered?

OV12 NZP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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