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EA62 FPU

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,915 mi
Last recorded240,915 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 240,915 miles

Nearside Front lower light inoperative and lens broken

Fail 29 Oct 2018 240,909 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower light inoperative and lens broken

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 206,804 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (rear bush's) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 176,017 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Oct 2016 175,652 miles

Engine management light on

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (On limit for MOT test) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost through to secondary casing (On limit for MOT test) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (On limit for MOT test) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Tracking recommended due to severe tyre wear on shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,090 miles

EML lamp on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,975 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EA62 FPU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA62 FPU, 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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EA62 FPU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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