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EJ62 HKM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,821 mi
Last recorded179,821 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HKM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 170,962 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 170,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 165,108 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 158,524 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,896 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 115,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,810 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,001 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,934 miles

Undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,919 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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EJ62 HKM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ62 HKM, 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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EJ62 HKM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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