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YF12 ZKZ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,099 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 122,507 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,979 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Both Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Rear Brake discs corroded

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

under trays and fitted at time of test

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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YF12 ZKZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YF12 ZKZ, 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 YF12 ZKZ registered?

YF12 ZKZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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