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GU61 AYY

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 AYY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 133,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,382 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 119,382 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 110,150 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,303 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,877 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,325 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 43,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,955 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 30,955 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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GU61 AYY 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 73.7%.

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 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 GU61 AYY, 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 GU61 AYY registered?

GU61 AYY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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