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BJ13 YVO

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 YVO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,894 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 56,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 52,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,089 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 48,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake not working,

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 43,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 29 Jun 2021 38,629 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats in stowed position seat belts not tested

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,506 miles

3rd row of seats stowed postion seat belts not tested

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,047 miles

3rd row of seats stowed

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

unable to get an emissions reading

Fail 12 Jun 2019 33,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

3rd row of seats stowed

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

unable to get an emissions reading

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,773 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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BJ13 YVO is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ13 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

BJ13 YVO is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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