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SB11 LDK

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,098 mi
Last recorded143,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 LDK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,098 miles

Central Rear 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 ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,125 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats in middle row have child seats fitted ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner and outer parts of tread close to cords and tread splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and rear suspension components are corroded

Unable to check rear seat belts as boot full up with camping gear/tents ect

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2022 116,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats in middle row have child seats fitted ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner and outer parts of tread close to cords and tread splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and rear suspension components are corroded

Unable to check rear seat belts as boot full up with camping gear/tents ect

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,763 miles

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust injector for add blue has a build up of resin of a slight leak of add blue

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN DOWN CLOSE TO WARNING WIRE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP IN ZONE 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust injector for add blue has a build up of resin of a slight leak of add blue

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN DOWN CLOSE TO WARNING WIRE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP IN ZONE 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 - All seats ()

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 - All seats ()

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,395 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong size blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 56,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,802 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 4,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 4,849 miles

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

Offside 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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SB11 LDK is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LDK, 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 LDK registered?

SB11 LDK is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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