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DK13 DXW

2013 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,795 mi
Last recorded131,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 DXW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 131,795 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,435 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 124,435 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened rear spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened rear spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 114,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm & coil spring modification.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm & coil spring modification.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2023 114,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm & coil spring modification.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm & coil spring modification.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,207 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 99,163 miles

Zero Emission Reading

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,067 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,550 miles

Central Exhaust noisy slight rattle in exhaust near the catalytic converter (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault no obvious faults found (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust noisy slight rattle in exhaust near the catalytic converter (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault no obvious faults found (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,834 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console bushes are split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console bushes are split. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,702 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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DK13 DXW is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK13 DXW, 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 DK13 DXW registered?

DK13 DXW is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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