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FY61 HYZ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,179 mi
Last recorded171,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 171,179 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 171,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 7 Jan 2025 157,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 146,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,810 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2018 90,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,737 miles

dpf filter fitted no emission readings

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,223 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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FY61 HYZ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY61 HYZ, 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 FY61 HYZ registered?

FY61 HYZ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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