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YS62 HVK

2013 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,106 mi
Last recorded287,106 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 HVK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 287,106 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 269,512 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 261,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 261,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 238,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 187,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 170,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 170,250 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,251 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 149,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,054 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,004 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,467 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,035 miles

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

Rear 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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YS62 HVK is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,592 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 YS62 HVK, 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 13 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS62 HVK registered?

YS62 HVK is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 February 2013.

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