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SH61 DKY

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,779 mi
Last recorded128,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 DKY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 128,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 116,305 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020
Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,532 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,700 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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SH61 DKY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH61 DKY, 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 SH61 DKY registered?

SH61 DKY is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is SH61 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 DKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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