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AF62 YWS

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

411,963 mi
Last recorded411,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YWS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 411,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 411,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 396,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 396,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 381,542 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 381,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 367,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 349,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 329,473 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 306,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 282,587 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 282,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 263,595 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 263,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 247,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 234,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 211,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 190,178 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 168,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2018 168,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,100 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 71,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside drivers view (8.3.1d)

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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AF62 YWS is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF62 YWS, 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 AF62 YWS registered?

AF62 YWS is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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