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EK61 VSE

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,044 mi
Last recorded162,044 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VSE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,044 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 156,122 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 118,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,500 miles

Bonnet has slight damage

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 107,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Bonnet has slight damage

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,103 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,926 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges low tread pattern.

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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EK61 VSE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK61 VSE, 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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EK61 VSE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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