2011 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · AX11 BZV
2011 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 127,881 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AX11 BZV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 127,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX11 BZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Alhambra (AX11 BZV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AX11 BZV Mileage History
- 10/09/2022101,668 mi
- 11/09/2023110,099 mi+8,431 mi
- 11/09/2024119,234 mi+9,135 mi
- 11/09/2024119,234 mi
- 18/09/2025127,881 mi+8,647 mi
Average of roughly 8,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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