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CE61 VLA

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,657 mi
Last recorded160,657 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VLA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 160,657 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 151,383 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge - Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge - Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,944 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not fully tested

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,116 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 20 May 2022 125,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,407 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,003 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,303 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row seats folded down and boot fitment prevents access from testing. ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,196 miles

Rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Row 3 seats are not in use at time of test

engine cover and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,877 miles

n/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,511 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded/slightly pitted

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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CE61 VLA is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE61 VLA, 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 CE61 VLA registered?

CE61 VLA is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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