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BV62 XUE

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,464 mi
Last recorded157,464 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 XUE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,464 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 157,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 138,738 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2023 138,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 9 Nov 2021 106,037 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,763 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic under covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,528 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,066 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,621 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,621 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load 3rd row (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's airbag obviously defective curtain (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load 3rd row (5.2.4a)

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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BV62 XUE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV62 XUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV62 XUE registered?

BV62 XUE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BV62 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 XUE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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