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FV61 RWU

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RWU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,974 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 100,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2025 100,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2024 94,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 87,529 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 87,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 81,204 miles

Cannot fully check central rear 2nd row seat or seat belt

Pass 24 May 2021 74,565 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 21 May 2020 66,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,794 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 58,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,872 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO OBTAIN READ OUT

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,759 miles

Rear bump stops worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 39,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 12 Dec 2015 33,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 28,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,432 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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FV61 RWU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV61 RWU, 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 FV61 RWU registered?

FV61 RWU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FV61 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 RWU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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