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LX62 XGV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,756 mi
Last recorded258,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 258,756 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside under tray ,some damage

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 258,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside under tray ,some damage

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 227,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 227,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and topstrout bearing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 194,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 168,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 168,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split,nearside blade slight smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear" bush severe splitting of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damage ,not 100% secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damage

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear" bush severe splitting of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both offside wings accident damage

Pass 11 Sep 2019 143,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light body damage to multiple body panels/doors

Fail 6 Sep 2019 143,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to excess inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to excess inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

light body damage to multiple body panels/doors

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,165 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear wheel appears to lean in at top.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper top of wheel is leaning inwards

Nearside Rear top of wheel leaning in excessively

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper top of wheel is leaning inwards

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,278 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,704 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 XGV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGV, 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 LX62 XGV registered?

LX62 XGV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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