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FE62 AKU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 AKU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,328 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 131,328 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 208,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 204,847 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 196,670 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 196,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 187,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 174,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 174,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

offside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 27 Mar 2018 165,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 165,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 155,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,652 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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FE62 AKU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE62 AKU, 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 FE62 AKU registered?

FE62 AKU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is FE62 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 AKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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