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SL62 LVR

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 LVR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads worn further than n/s/r. Advise checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 77,291 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads worn further than n/s/r. Advise checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 58,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,189 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,615 miles

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

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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SL62 LVR is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 SL62 LVR, 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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SL62 LVR is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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