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BW11 CGY

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 CGY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 102,143 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear stabiliser arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shocks corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Rear shock dust covers split

Rear spring seats corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 102,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE INNER EDGE AND NO TREAD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON THE INNER EDGE AND NO TREAD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 95,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,453 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2022 87,331 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,718 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,121 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,343 miles

Car loaded so cant check centre rear, offside rear or boot seats or belts

Engine managment light on dash

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,311 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front of vehicle covered in brake fluid but no sign of a leak and resevoir full

Unable to fully inspect rear most seats and belts due to items filling load area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,162 miles

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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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BW11 CGY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW11 CGY, 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 BW11 CGY registered?

BW11 CGY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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