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FT61 UPY

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 UPY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,008 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,669 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 132,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 TYRES INNERS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,528 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,040 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear mounting bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,034 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear mounting bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,265 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated, but not causing excessive movement.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,954 miles

Rear Slight corrosion on brake disc faces

Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FT61 UPY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT61 UPY, 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 FT61 UPY registered?

FT61 UPY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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