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YP11 KOW

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,165 mi
Last recorded247,165 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 KOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 247,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 241,631 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear, off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front inner knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No blip test, undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front, near side centre (7.1.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe & arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 241,631 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear, off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front inner knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No blip test, undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front, near side centre (7.1.2 (b))

Side repeater not working Near side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe & arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 235,185 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear, off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre Near side front ()

Near side rear, off side front jacking points damaged

No blip test, undertrays fitted, general underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front, near side centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 227,389 miles

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

No blip test Undertrays fitted

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front, off side front, near side rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 227,388 miles

Side repeater not working Near side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low Near side front lamp (4.1.2 (a))

No blip test Undertrays fitted

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front, off side front, near side rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 219,674 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play near side front & off side front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No blip test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, off side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front, off side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 210,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 196,409 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 184,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 184,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 152,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 151,226 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,244 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,715 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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YP11 KOW is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP11 KOW, 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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YP11 KOW is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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