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VA61 GXT

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,844 mi
Last recorded181,844 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 GXT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 181,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 178,783 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 178,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 173,566 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 167,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 159,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 140,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,841 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,559 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,280 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,275 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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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VA61 GXT is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VA61 GXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA61 GXT registered?

VA61 GXT is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is VA61 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 GXT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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