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BV13 OUH

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OUH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center row nearside outer seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 24 Jun 2025 132,442 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat headlight leveller adjusting wheel missing (4.1.5 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center row nearside outer seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Gear selector worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp casing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 113,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Gear selector worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp casing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,554 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,304 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,552 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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BV13 OUH is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV13 OUH, 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 BV13 OUH registered?

BV13 OUH is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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