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BJ61 YYR

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

215,747 mi
Last recorded215,747 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YYR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 215,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 215,332 miles

Lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 213,318 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 200,509 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 200,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 185,376 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 177,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 174,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 154,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,424 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2018 132,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,454 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,376 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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BJ61 YYR 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 85.7%.

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 BJ61 YYR, 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 BJ61 YYR registered?

BJ61 YYR is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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