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FY63 VKC

2013 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,974 mi
Last recorded212,974 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VKC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 212,974 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 194,324 miles

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 194,324 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 176,158 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 176,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door

Fail 26 Oct 2022 158,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer door

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat out of three seats ()

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both sides x 2 (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat out of three seats ()

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both sides x 2 (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass smashed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,938 miles

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

both front fog lamp lenses broken

minor damage to body - both sides of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre section of blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front fog lamp lenses broken

minor damage to body - both sides of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,969 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,291 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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FY63 VKC is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY63 VKC, 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 FY63 VKC registered?

FY63 VKC is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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