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DG13 VGL

2013 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VGL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,011 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 96,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,140 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 75,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,176 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 70,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,019 miles

All 4 Tyre sidewalls perishing (age)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes... Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,264 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 VGL is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

DG13 VGL is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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