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VK61 NGY

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,818 mi
Last recorded149,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NGY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 149,818 miles

Both front suspension arms rear most bush perished and cracked.

Both rear tyres wearing close and wearing bald on inner edge.

Rear suspension components corroded and sub-frame.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,564 miles

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2025 136,564 miles

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

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,872 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing bold .

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2024 124,872 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing bold .

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,739 miles

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

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 r17 94h xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,817 miles

n/s front tyre wearing bald inner edge

o/s rear bump stop/shock casing adrift

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,988 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NGY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK61 NGY, 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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VK61 NGY is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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