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BN11 UHU

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked broken , advise replacing/ no white light showing at time of test

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise replacing

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise replacing

Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked broken , advise replacing/ no white light showing at time of test

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise replacing

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise replacing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,018 miles

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

Central Rear both rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,018 miles

Central Rear both rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/R Light cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriotated

bulb warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,409 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

bottom under-trays fitted.

front bumper under-trays insecure.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

bottom under-trays fitted.

front bumper under-trays insecure.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front main beam inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 9,361 miles

n/s/f main beam intermittent fault

slight wear on front tyres inner edges

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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BN11 UHU is a 2011 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 2011 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,907 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 BN11 UHU, 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 15 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN11 UHU registered?

BN11 UHU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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