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BN13 ETD

2013 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 ETD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 136,101 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 136,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 120,798 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 120,798 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 103,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyres - 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Slightly Corroded not Majorly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inside edge ()

OSF tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inside edge ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inside edge ()

OSF tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inside edge ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges and deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,518 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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BN13 ETD is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN13 ETD, 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 BN13 ETD registered?

BN13 ETD is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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