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SO11 VBV

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,631 mi
Last recorded116,631 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 VBV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,815 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,191 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 127,281 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s And N/s Rear ()

N/s/r Side Door Stiff To Open

Service Light Illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,848 miles

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

N/s/f Tyre Cut On Outer Wall But Not To Cords

O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges

O/s/r Tyre Perished And Cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under Trays Fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front And Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,848 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s And N/s Front (8.2.2)

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

Engine Under Tray Insecure

N/s/f Tyre Cut On Outer Wall But Not To Cords

O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges

O/s/r Tyre Perished And Cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under Trays Fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front And Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,139 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 45,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SO11 VBV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO11 VBV, 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 SO11 VBV registered?

SO11 VBV is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is SO11 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 VBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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