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YD61 MWX

2011 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,662 mi
Last recorded150,662 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 MWX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 148,740 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly more on inner edge of tread

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm, bush at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 148,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing slightly more on inner edge of tread

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm, bush at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,036 miles

Emissions to low to register on DSM

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm from chassis to hub, bush at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Some rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2023 138,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe union leaking By coolant bottle, pipe connection / seal leaking and wet underside from dripping down channel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to register on DSM

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm from chassis to hub, bush at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Some rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,214 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs going rusty

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and middle row centre and nearside ()

Emissions to low to register on testing equipment

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats middle row of vehicle ()

Emissions to low to register on equipment

Front suspension arms rear bushes slight perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,354 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and O/S/R tyres are getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,405 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,471 miles

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

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

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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YD61 MWX is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD61 MWX, 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 YD61 MWX registered?

YD61 MWX is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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