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LX62 XFL

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,644 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 103,787 miles

Both sides rear shock absorber internal dust covers have dropped down to their lowest position.

Emissions clean.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The large rubber bush is badly cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The large rubber bush is badly cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both sides rear shock absorber internal dust covers have dropped down to their lowest position.

Emissions clean.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,822 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,836 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,429 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 20 Oct 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,118 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage,

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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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LX62 XFL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX62 XFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX62 XFL registered?

LX62 XFL is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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