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OV62 PMO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,497 mi
Last recorded134,497 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 PMO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 134,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 123,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,065 miles

Both rear passenger seats presented in the folded down / unused position

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,341 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering

front pads over 50%worn

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,341 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on readings (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear low on readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn out grab marks on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre feathering

front pads over 50%worn

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,720 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,719 miles

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

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,744 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,975 miles

Both rear seats presented in the folded down/unused position

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,314 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,693 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstructions from drivers view prior to test

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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OV62 PMO 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 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 OV62 PMO, 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 OV62 PMO registered?

OV62 PMO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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