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DA61 YHB

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,568 mi
Last recorded141,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YHB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 130,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 130,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface broken away in places (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 119,598 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear seats in the folded position unable to test seat belts

Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,587 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated, delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated, delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear seats in the folded position unable to test seat belts

TPS/ Tyre pressure warning light on low tyre pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,403 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 17 Feb 2021 88,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 88,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,474 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,474 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working and lens damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 42,827 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low 2mm and wearing inner side

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing inner treas

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre size 225/50/17

Tyre warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 29,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre size 225/50/17

Tyre warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 13,459 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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DA61 YHB is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA61 YHB, 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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DA61 YHB is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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