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SM62 RBV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 RBV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 127,663 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,584 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,917 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 108,917 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,117 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 86,117 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays covering some components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,458 miles

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

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

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

under trays covering some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,191 miles

under trays covering some components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

under trays covering some components

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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SM62 RBV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM62 RBV, 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 SM62 RBV registered?

SM62 RBV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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