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JGZ 8997

2011 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,688 mi
Last recorded186,688 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 8997
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 186,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 186,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 175,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small bulge on inside (Marked) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 175,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small bulge on inside (Marked) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,492 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 162,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 152,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,786 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,313 miles

front discs corroding/pads look to be getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2021 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroding/pads look to be getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,612 miles

Offside Front tyre tread depth getting low 3mm

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges uneven CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,612 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth getting low 3mm

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges uneven CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

ad-blu warning lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,567 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop splitting

Offside Rear bump stop splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,407 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emmisions too clean to test no peak detected PASS no print out

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,896 miles

Emissions test no peak flow - emissions too clean.

Rear wiper torn.

Scuffs to exterior of windscreen on nearside from worn wiper not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 58,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions test no peak flow - emissions too clean.

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

Rear wiper torn.

Scuffs to exterior of windscreen on nearside from worn wiper not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JGZ 8997 is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JGZ 8997, 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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JGZ 8997 is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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