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253X741

2011 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,240 mi
Last recorded66,240 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253X741
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,240 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,249 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,249 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 51,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,928 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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253X741 is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 253X741, 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 253X741 registered?

253X741 is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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