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SL12 YVZ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,099 mi
Last recorded193,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 193,099 miles

osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes slightly perished-both rear shockers damp-rear tie bar arm bushes perished-front registration plate cracked-

rear coil springs and rear suspension arms corroded-rear coil springs corroded-both front tyres worn low-both front anti roll bar link boot perished-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 9 Jan 2025 160,121 miles

front tyres wearing low-

osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes perished-rear suspension arm's corroded-front registration plate cracked-front anti roll bar link boots perished-

Pass 15 Jan 2024 143,054 miles

rear suspension arms corroded-both rear tyres inner edges worn low-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,686 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,208 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 107,208 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,654 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,663 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,263 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,823 miles

windscreen scratched.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emmisions not recorded due to revs to low

front brake pads 2mm

Fail 24 Apr 2015 27,389 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

emmisions not recorded due to revs to low

front brake pads 2mm

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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SL12 YVZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 SL12 YVZ, 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 SL12 YVZ registered?

SL12 YVZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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