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AU62 XPY

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,848 mi
Last recorded177,848 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XPY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 177,848 miles

covers fitted-slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2024 171,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 139,657 miles

Nearside Front Plastic inner wheel arch cover damaged and loose

Nearside Plastic under body tray damaged and broken

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,731 miles

Floor covers fitted/damaged/broken/missing/preventing an inspection of various components

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,491 miles

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

rear bump stops split.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 123,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear bump stops split.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stops split

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,813 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,647 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 XPY 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 AU62 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

AU62 XPY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AU62 XPY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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