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YC62 YFV

2012 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

279,939 mi
Last recorded279,939 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YFV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 279,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 266,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 250,013 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 250,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 234,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 141,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 111,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,714 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,609 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,119 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged outside drivers view

Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (225/50-17 98H) (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald & feathering/going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged outside drivers view

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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YC62 YFV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC62 YFV, 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 YC62 YFV registered?

YC62 YFV is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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