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GJ11 DWP

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,849 mi
Last recorded118,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 DWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,400 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,632 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear most Seat Belts Not Tested due to being in Downward Position and Obstructions in the Boots

Fail 26 Mar 2022 96,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General Corrosion on Under Body Components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear most Seat Belts Not Tested due to being in Downward Position and Obstructions in the Boots

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Has two nails and is worn on inner edge. ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Has two nails and is worn on inner edge. ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deep cut in tread ()

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pad wearing low

coolant level low

Fail 27 Mar 2019 71,714 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deep cut in tread ()

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pad wearing low

coolant level low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,077 miles

Front Both front tyres worn edges

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ11 DWP is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 GJ11 DWP, 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 GJ11 DWP registered?

GJ11 DWP is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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