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GY61 VRU

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,404 mi
Last recorded61,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 50,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,666 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 28,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,066 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS DETERIATION

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,376 miles

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

Offside Front tyres excessive wear inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 5,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 5,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GY61 VRU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY61 VRU, 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 GY61 VRU registered?

GY61 VRU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is GY61 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 VRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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