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BT61 SMV

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,443 mi
Last recorded139,443 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 SMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,739 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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BT61 SMV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

BT61 SMV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BT61 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 SMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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