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DG13 NWE

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,571 mi
Last recorded153,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 NWE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 153,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 149,030 miles

Central Rear seat folded not allowing full test of adult seatbelt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both far rear seats and offside central row ()

Front crash impact beam very corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 149,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear seat folded not allowing full test of adult seatbelt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both far rear seats and offside central row ()

Front crash impact beam very corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 140,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 - STRONGLY ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 127,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 127,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,408 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,524 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,673 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays 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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DG13 NWE is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG13 NWE, 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 DG13 NWE registered?

DG13 NWE is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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