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DE61 XFJ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,934 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,700 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 81,698 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides x2 backs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 54,337 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall split

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,319 miles

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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DE61 XFJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE61 XFJ, 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 DE61 XFJ registered?

DE61 XFJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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