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BT61 BLZ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,820 mi
Last recorded195,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 195,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 158,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 158,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,758 miles

Both front daylight running lamps not working.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 133,758 miles

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

Both front daylight running lamps not working.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,476 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,574 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,986 miles

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 58,986 miles

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT61 BLZ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT61 BLZ, 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 BT61 BLZ registered?

BT61 BLZ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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