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DE13 UMS

2013 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,486 mi
Last recorded159,486 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 UMS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 142,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 127,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,596 miles

Front Minor Exhaust gas leaking at turbo.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,546 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Second row central N/S buckle not working as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Minor Exhaust gas leaking at turbo.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,347 miles

Advise replacement of both front lower suspension arm bushes.

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,347 miles

Advise replacement of both front lower suspension arm bushes.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,123 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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DE13 UMS is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE13 UMS, 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 DE13 UMS registered?

DE13 UMS is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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