2011 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · HN11 UNJ
2011 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 105,266 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,266 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.
HN11 UNJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 105,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN11 UNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Alhambra (HN11 UNJ) between May 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Fuel system component leaking COMPONENT AROUND FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HN11 UNJ Mileage History
- 31/05/201416,372 mi
- 26/05/201523,276 mi+6,904 mi
- 26/05/201523,276 mi
- 16/05/201632,499 mi+9,223 mi
- 26/05/201742,355 mi+9,856 mi
- 29/05/201851,065 mi+8,710 mi
- 13/05/201961,227 mi+10,162 mi
- 13/05/201961,227 mi
- 12/02/202069,329 mi+8,102 mi
- 09/02/202173,262 mi+3,933 mi
- 07/02/202279,400 mi+6,138 mi
- 07/02/202385,841 mi+6,441 mi
- 09/01/202493,864 mi+8,023 mi
- 10/01/202493,864 mi
- 08/01/2025100,567 mi+6,703 mi
- 14/01/2025100,573 mi+6 mi
- 21/01/2026105,266 mi+4,693 mi
Average of roughly 7,634 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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