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GR05 BAR

2013 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,893 mi
Last recorded110,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 BAR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 109,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 102,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 94,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 88,061 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 18 Oct 2020 130,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,203 miles

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly feathered on inner edge

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 45,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GR05 BAR is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR05 BAR, 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 GR05 BAR registered?

GR05 BAR is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is GR05 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 BAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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