2011 SEAT Alhambra 1.4L Petrol · GU11 VVE
2011 SEAT Alhambra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 74,705 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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GU11 VVE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 74,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU11 VVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Alhambra (GU11 VVE) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
GU11 VVE Mileage History
- 01/02/202261,321 mi
- 20/04/202374,705 mi+13,384 mi
Average of roughly 11,032 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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