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FL61 OVA

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,496 mi
Last recorded141,496 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OVA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 141,480 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 128,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 116,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,981 miles

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,117 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge of tyre damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 77,622 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,802 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FL61 OVA is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL61 OVA, 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 FL61 OVA registered?

FL61 OVA is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FL61 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 OVA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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