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CE61 VLN

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VLN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 108,034 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 108,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,975 miles

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

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,541 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,473 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished between tread

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,925 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 71,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,109 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,110 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLN is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE61 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 VLN registered?

CE61 VLN is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is CE61 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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