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EW55 WJW

2013 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW55 WJW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 155,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 201,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 201,453 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 181,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 131,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 157,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,891 miles

fuel tank damp, no visible leaks at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,167 miles

both rear coil springs corroded and appear slightly deformed

rear brake discs worn lipped and corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded and appear slightly deformed

rear brake discs worn lipped and corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,931 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,212 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 104,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non Repairable

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc looks overheated plus handbrake low on this side

Pass 31 May 2019 94,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,892 miles

clutch nearly worn out

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

clutch nearly worn out

Pass 25 May 2018 80,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,630 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 68,458 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge, nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, recommend replacement as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge, nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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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EW55 WJW is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EW55 WJW, 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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EW55 WJW is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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