2011 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · FE61 GXV
2011 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 127,025 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,025 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.
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FE61 GXV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 127,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE61 GXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Alhambra (FE61 GXV) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
FE61 GXV Mileage History
- 08/02/2022100,655 mi
- 31/01/2023114,007 mi+13,352 mi
- 20/04/2024125,189 mi+11,182 mi
- 04/03/2026127,025 mi+1,836 mi
Average of roughly 6,485 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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