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SA62 VLV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VLV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 102,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,174 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,174 miles

Exhaust system insecure Separated at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,344 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,232 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,875 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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SA62 VLV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA62 VLV, 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 SA62 VLV registered?

SA62 VLV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SA62 VLV safe to buy?

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