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SB11 JHE

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

461,522 mi
Last recorded461,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 JHE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 461,522 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 461,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 442,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 244,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 244,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 212,894 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 179,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 179,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,169 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 54,492 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 54,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,642 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,633 miles

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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SB11 JHE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 SB11 JHE, 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 SB11 JHE registered?

SB11 JHE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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