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HX13 XPU

2013 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

241,049 mi
Last recorded241,049 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 XPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 241,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 240,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 239,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 233,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 233,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 225,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 217,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 214,089 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 214,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 203,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 199,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 174,321 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S Front lower suspension arm front bush has slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,740 miles

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

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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HX13 XPU 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 87.5%.

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 HX13 XPU, 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 HX13 XPU registered?

HX13 XPU is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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