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OY62 RCU

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,841 mi
Last recorded59,841 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 RCU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,841 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,724 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,117 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,911 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Less than 3 mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 24,381 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,074 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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OY62 RCU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY62 RCU, 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 OY62 RCU registered?

OY62 RCU is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OY62 RCU safe to buy?

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