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BG63 MDZ

2013 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,156 mi
Last recorded169,156 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 MDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 169,156 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 169,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 163,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 155,019 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 155,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,497 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,596 miles

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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BG63 MDZ is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,592 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 BG63 MDZ, 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 13 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG63 MDZ registered?

BG63 MDZ is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is BG63 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 MDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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