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FG61 MZV

2011 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,916 mi
Last recorded131,916 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 MZV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,916 miles

nearside front tye worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,916 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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

nearside front tye worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,754 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges + uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2025 124,754 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges + uneven

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,799 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2024 117,799 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,633 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,711 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,711 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,339 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,607 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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FG61 MZV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG61 MZV, 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 FG61 MZV registered?

FG61 MZV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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