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RE62 ALO

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,264 mi
Last recorded142,264 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ALO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 142,264 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 142,264 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 138,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 138,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arm incorrect bolt fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission test can be done due to exhaust broken

Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,362 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2023 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working indicator in wing mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,364 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,403 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,718 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Deep cuts in offside rear tyre

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

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect rearmost belts

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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RE62 ALO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RE62 ALO, 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 RE62 ALO registered?

RE62 ALO is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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