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BJ13 VTM

2013 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VTM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,149 miles

not 100% certain if catalytic converters have been tampered with

Fail 23 Oct 2025 144,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 x2 cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

not 100% certain if catalytic converters have been tampered with

Pass 5 Nov 2024 139,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,794 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,198 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ13 VTM is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ13 VTM, 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 BJ13 VTM registered?

BJ13 VTM is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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