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BJ11 LJE

2011 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,965 mi
Last recorded196,965 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 LJE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 196,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 174,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 174,179 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 155,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 154,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 140,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 109,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,199 miles

front and rear brake disc worn but not weakened

Fail 7 Mar 2015 55,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake disc worn but not weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,958 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ11 LJE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ11 LJE, 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 BJ11 LJE registered?

BJ11 LJE is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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