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SJ08 HHJ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 HHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,665 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,726 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2023 88,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,106 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2021 79,106 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,213 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,221 miles

both rear tyres smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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SJ08 HHJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJ08 HHJ, 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 SJ08 HHJ registered?

SJ08 HHJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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