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FD61 CNY

2011 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 CNY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion on suspension arm

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on suspension arm

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,933 miles

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 18 Dec 2023 69,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 12 Dec 2022 61,903 miles

Nearside windscreen scratched

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen scratched

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,292 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Nov 2018 36,156 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

oil level high

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,382 miles

light scratches on front windscreen

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

light scratches on front windscreen

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,242 miles

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,749 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 13,939 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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FD61 CNY 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 75%.

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 FD61 CNY, 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 FD61 CNY registered?

FD61 CNY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 December 2011.

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