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FE61 FWM

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 FWM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,416 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 133,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2023 106,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Also distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Tyre size - 225 50 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Also distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking External valve located next to fuel tank is wet and collecting drips. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Also distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Tyre size - 225 50 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, almost worn through top layer. Also distorted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS devoid of tread on inner edges. Tyre size - 225 50 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 85,505 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS devoid of tread on inner edges. Tyre size - 225 50 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 41,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 FWM is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE61 FWM, 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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FE61 FWM is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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