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2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · LT62 VHP

LT62 VHP

2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 167,531 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
SEAT ALHAMBRA
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
167,531 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
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LT62 VHP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
  • 167,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LT62 VHP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 03:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Alhambra (LT62 VHP) between August 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LT62 VHP Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2023156,602 mi
  2. 26/10/2024162,148 mi+5,546 mi
  3. 29/10/2025167,531 mi+5,383 mi

Average of roughly 5,451 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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2012 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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