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WJ62 DXV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,884 mi
Last recorded227,884 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DXV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 227,884 miles

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

rear bump stop worn both

Fail 6 Nov 2023 227,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear bump stop worn both

Pass 26 Aug 2022 216,148 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 216,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 204,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 204,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 194,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 171,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 169,286 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 169,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 157,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,871 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 18,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,788 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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WJ62 DXV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ62 DXV, 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 WJ62 DXV registered?

WJ62 DXV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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