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GJ61 EFB

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,009 mi
Last recorded161,009 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EFB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 153,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 133,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 124,600 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at the rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stepping on inner edge and have smooth tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stepping on inner edge and have smooth tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,354 miles

nearside front fog light lens damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,571 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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GJ61 EFB is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ61 EFB, 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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GJ61 EFB is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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