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LV62 SRU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 SRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,447 miles

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

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

rusty rear suspension springs

Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,895 miles

rusty rear suspension springs

Fail 25 Nov 2024 95,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty rear suspension springs

Pass 2 Dec 2023 90,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 90,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,264 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,541 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,116 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,287 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tested as 5 seater

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,653 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,228 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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LV62 SRU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV62 SRU, 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 LV62 SRU registered?

LV62 SRU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LV62 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 SRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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