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NV61 FVK

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

232,593 mi
Last recorded232,593 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 FVK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 232,593 miles

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2024 221,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2023 210,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 197,323 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 182,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s both sides, steering rack ends ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 169,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,823 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 150,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also low on inner edge ()

Offside Rear low on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 109,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,742 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,810 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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NV61 FVK is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NV61 FVK, 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 NV61 FVK registered?

NV61 FVK is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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