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FV62 GFZ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 GFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 144,004 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 144,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 127,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bump stops split , Shocker dust covers insecure

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,368 miles

Rear Bump stops split , Shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2023 113,363 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Bump stops split , Shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,059 miles

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

both rear shockers plastic surround/insert insecure

n/s/r tyre badly worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,059 miles

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

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

both rear shockers plastic surround/insert insecure

n/s/r tyre badly worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,619 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,489 miles

engine smoke to clean to check

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 child seats fitted ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,488 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 child seats fitted ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,983 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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FV62 GFZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV62 GFZ, 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 FV62 GFZ registered?

FV62 GFZ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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