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BL13 FKE

2013 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,990 mi
Last recorded156,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 FKE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 145,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 143,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,148 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 136,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,793 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,006 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BL13 FKE is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL13 FKE, 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 BL13 FKE registered?

BL13 FKE is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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