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OV61 YKJ

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,194 mi
Last recorded168,194 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,194 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 168,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 163,353 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,720 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 112,718 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,608 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre very low on inner edge

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,231 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,697 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 YKJ 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 OV61 YKJ, 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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OV61 YKJ is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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