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DF13 ZBD

2013 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,110 mi
Last recorded142,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 ZBD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 142,110 miles

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

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

Front both headlamps have had repair on brackets

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 142,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Front both headlamps have had repair on brackets

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,044 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 126,006 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front 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 Arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 126,006 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 122,469 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 122,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,453 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 78,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,438 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 31,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,337 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under cover fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

lower under cover fitted

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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DF13 ZBD is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF13 ZBD, 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 DF13 ZBD registered?

DF13 ZBD is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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