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PN12 VFP

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,192 mi
Last recorded202,192 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VFP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 202,192 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 202,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 189,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 168,634 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 168,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 146,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,243 miles

Slight wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

ad blue warning on dash

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen has slight wiper marking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,990 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 35,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PN12 VFP 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 61.5%.

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 PN12 VFP, 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 PN12 VFP registered?

PN12 VFP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is PN12 VFP safe to buy?

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