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HV61 ZYL

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

270,884 mi
Last recorded270,884 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ZYL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 270,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 260,747 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 251,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 26 Feb 2024 251,368 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 24 Jan 2023 237,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 233,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 224,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 215,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 215,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 203,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 185,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 163,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn / outer brake pad low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,187 miles

Child's seat fitted to nearside seat in middle row,therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Found fuel flap broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,580 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child's seat fitted to nearside seat in middle row,therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Found fuel flap broken.

Smoke emissions are too clean to register on test equipment,therefore is a pass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV61 ZYL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HV61 ZYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 ZYL registered?

HV61 ZYL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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