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BG11 YXM

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YXM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 159,640 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 159,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 138,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,395 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,454 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes detaching

nearside rear seat belt slow to recoil

both rear tyres are worn heavily on inner edges close to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,846 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres 2mm and worn on the edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,474 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,342 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,189 miles

child seats fitted

damage to screen

n/s/f wiper split

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres at 3mm

electronic park brake fault (poss auto hold)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG11 YXM is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 BG11 YXM, 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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BG11 YXM is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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