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FY13 NHH

2013 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,543 mi
Last recorded176,543 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 NHH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 176,543 miles

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 173,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 170,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 167,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 159,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 159,182 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 140,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts due seat being folded forward

Fail 26 May 2020 140,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts due seat being folded forward

Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,088 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 110,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,130 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf starting to split but no excess movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tapered on inside but no cords visible yet

Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf starting to split but no excess movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Rear tapered on inside but no cords visible yet

under trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

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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FY13 NHH is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 FY13 NHH, 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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FY13 NHH is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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