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VK61 BXU

2011 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 BXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 154,147 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 154,147 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 150,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 150,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 144,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,204 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 6 Dec 2019 137,204 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,104 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,970 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,184 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 120,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,542 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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VK61 BXU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK61 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 BXU registered?

VK61 BXU is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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