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EK11 VZW

2011 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,810 mi
Last recorded156,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 VZW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 156,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,017 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 149,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,360 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 142,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,974 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 126,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,162 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,108 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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EK11 VZW is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK11 VZW, 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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EK11 VZW is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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