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AU62 XPD

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,167 mi
Last recorded187,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XPD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 187,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 170,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n\s and o\s lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 158,249 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 10 Oct 2022 147,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,814 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 133,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (led) lights (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 90,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,808 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 88,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,522 miles

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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AU62 XPD is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU62 XPD, 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 AU62 XPD registered?

AU62 XPD is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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