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OV61 KJE

2012 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,768 mi
Last recorded186,768 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 KJE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 186,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 168,870 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 152,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,141 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Row 2 and 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,179 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,725 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,181 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Front tyres are getting low 3.5mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 10 May 2016 65,008 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,694 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,559 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OV61 KJE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV61 KJE, 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 OV61 KJE registered?

OV61 KJE is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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