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GV61 HXM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HXM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,271 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - Cracked tread & bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracked in tread - Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - Cracked tread & bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracked in tread - Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,757 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth& wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,696 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,129 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace when pads changed.pads good'. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,531 miles

rear brake discs corroded/scored

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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GV61 HXM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 GV61 HXM, 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 GV61 HXM registered?

GV61 HXM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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