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FD61 HXZ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 HXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,994 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,023 miles

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and central ()

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,179 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 65,179 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,822 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (alloy) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (alloy) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 30,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,954 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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FD61 HXZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD61 HXZ, 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 FD61 HXZ registered?

FD61 HXZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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