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DG13 VGA

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

225,755 mi
Last recorded225,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VGA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 225,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 209,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 196,630 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 183,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 172,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 163,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 121,747 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2018 121,747 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,990 miles

emission clean cant be detected

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission clean cant be detected

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,116 miles

Emission is clean cant detect

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

engine cover / under tray fitted

park brake 18%

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,302 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 30,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,120 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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DG13 VGA is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGA, 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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DG13 VGA is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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