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SC12 ZCU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZCU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 120,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023
Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 97,831 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 97,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 90,726 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 90,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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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SC12 ZCU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC12 ZCU, 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 SC12 ZCU registered?

SC12 ZCU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is SC12 ZCU safe to buy?

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