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LO61 OVM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OVM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,818 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ deteriorating

inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,278 miles

front pads getting low 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 30,150 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,661 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2015 18,069 miles

Rear child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 21 Dec 2015 18,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre's sidewall( continental 225/50/17) (4.1.D.1b)

Rear child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,314 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 12,314 miles

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

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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LO61 OVM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LO61 OVM, 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 LO61 OVM registered?

LO61 OVM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is LO61 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 OVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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