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GJ61 YFV

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YFV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 123,927 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre pipe clamp to backbox not holding exhaust together (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop link detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 117,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 110,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,257 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,041 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,019 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 YFV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 GJ61 YFV, 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 GJ61 YFV registered?

GJ61 YFV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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