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FD13 BYN

2013 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,861 mi
Last recorded133,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 BYN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 133,861 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2026 133,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,020 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,020 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Damage to both OSR light lenses

Fail 9 Jul 2021 91,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Damage to both OSR light lenses

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,598 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,983 miles

Front brake discs inner face lipped

Fuel flap missing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2018 72,279 miles

Front brake disc inner face liped

Rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2017 64,085 miles

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 24 May 2016 55,965 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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FD13 BYN is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 FD13 BYN, 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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FD13 BYN is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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