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DG13 VJA

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 162,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2026 162,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 154,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 145,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 122,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,827 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 109,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,304 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 93,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,509 miles

center row offside seat belt clasp deteriorated

engine covers / under tray 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 VJA is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

DG13 VJA is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is DG13 VJA safe to buy?

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