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LD62 PBV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 PBV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,017 miles

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

Rear subframe corroding

full undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,991 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH STEPPED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 114,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm rear (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH STEPPED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 108,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,750 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 99,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,181 miles

O/S/R bump stop split N/S/R bump stop splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,808 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

Nearside Front impact damage to tyre sidewall and shoulders worn

Nearside Rear impact damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,870 miles

front pads 60% worn

Fail 21 Oct 2016 44,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,199 miles

cuts in nsf tyre tread

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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LD62 PBV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD62 PBV, 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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LD62 PBV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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