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BT61 NXM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,462 mi
Last recorded166,462 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NXM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 166,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 166,452 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 165,785 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 165,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 115,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Inner edge wear. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,247 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,550 miles

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

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

test carried out under wet conditions

Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,764 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bulb warning light on

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,570 miles

both front tyres becoming low on treads near to limits

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

Pass 30 Jan 2016 512,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads becoming worn and low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 428,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight aim on minimum internal ajuster broken

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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BT61 NXM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT61 NXM, 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 BT61 NXM registered?

BT61 NXM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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