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YC61 XFF

2012 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,143 mi
Last recorded141,143 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 XFF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 141,143 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,161 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 122,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,687 miles

Rear Occasional rear seats not checked due to excess luggage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,687 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury badge missing/sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Occasional rear seats not checked due to excess luggage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,282 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 93,280 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))

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,539 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres 3mm tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres sidewalls slightly damaged and wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres sidewalls slightly damaged and wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,129 miles

Front Both tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Both tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,407 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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YC61 XFF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC61 XFF, 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 YC61 XFF registered?

YC61 XFF is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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