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GY11 FYP

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,529 mi
Last recorded168,529 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FYP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 168,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 157,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,179 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 144,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords or ply not showing yet, advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,386 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that bolt to it. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,140 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low 3000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,158 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,158 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,021 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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 Both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,662 miles

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

Rear nearside+offside tyres worn unevenly (225/50/17

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,102 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear Both rear tyres perished 255/50 17

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,253 miles

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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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GY11 FYP is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY11 FYP, 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 GY11 FYP registered?

GY11 FYP is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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