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CV61 GUJ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,708 mi
Last recorded169,708 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 GUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 169,708 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 169,648 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 162,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,164 miles

very slight play in rack

Fail 5 Oct 2023 151,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

very slight play in rack

Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,302 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,438 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,437 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,154 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,079 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,272 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,160 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,917 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,917 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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CV61 GUJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV61 GUJ, 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 CV61 GUJ registered?

CV61 GUJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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