2012 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · YF61 SSV
2012 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 222,968 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 SSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 222,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
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YF61 SSV MOT History
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 (YF61 SSV) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YF61 SSV Mileage History
- 25/01/2023199,751 mi
- 02/02/2024209,739 mi+9,988 mi
- 16/01/2025218,095 mi+8,356 mi
- 17/01/2025218,095 mi
- 04/08/2026222,968 mi+4,873 mi
Average of roughly 6,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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