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RJ62 BYX

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 BYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 135,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,547 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced In mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,162 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,973 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,528 miles

Offside Rear disc scored

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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RJ62 BYX is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RJ62 BYX, 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 RJ62 BYX registered?

RJ62 BYX is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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