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YH62 NZM

2012 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,599 mi
Last recorded149,599 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Alhambra82,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 NZM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 149,599 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf and both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,662 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres slight stepping

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,124 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,830 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 31,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,543 miles

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,277 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted

Mobility scooter lifting device preventing 3rd row seats been folded out of the floor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre 3/4s 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre 3/4s 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle adapted for wheel chair storage unable to check 3rd row seats and seatbelts.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 20,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle adapted for wheel chair storage unable to check 3rd row seats and seatbelts.

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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YH62 NZM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 NZM, 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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YH62 NZM is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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