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KS11 BVH

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 BVH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 89,145 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 81,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 78,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear muti light, inop reverse lamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 71,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear muti light, inop reverse lamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 64,535 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective some smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 64,535 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective some smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside 2nd row child seat fitted. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 58,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row nearside. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bkt removed from offside of dashboard. ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,602 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,602 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,488 miles

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

advise engine management light displayed.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

expired tax disc holder and sat nav bracket removed from swept area prior to test.

shields prevent full examination.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split. (2.4.G.2)

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

advise engine management light displayed.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

expired tax disc holder and sat nav bracket removed from swept area prior to test.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,294 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,870 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracking and has cuts to outer bead rim. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 34,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KS11 BVH is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KS11 BVH, 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 KS11 BVH registered?

KS11 BVH is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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