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YB11 FMJ

2011 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,980 mi
Last recorded191,980 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 FMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 191,980 miles

N/S and O/S rear suspension arms showing corrosion

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 191,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S rear suspension arms showing corrosion

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 187,744 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 187,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 183,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 182,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 178,612 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 178,612 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 172,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 156,646 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 156,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,648 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,718 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,055 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front inner wing liner slightly insecure

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 117,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front inner wing liner slightly insecure

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YB11 FMJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB11 FMJ, 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 YB11 FMJ registered?

YB11 FMJ is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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