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JM05 MCF

2013 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,407 mi
Last recorded156,407 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Alhambra73,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 MCF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 156,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 144,152 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 142,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure Engine undertray has bolts missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 141,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 131,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 140,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 140,145 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,523 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 122,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 137,459 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre seat belt stalk catch outer covers missing but still locking and releasing [at time of testing] (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 137,459 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of wear [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre seat belt stalk catch outer covers missing but still locking and releasing [at time of testing] (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat belt stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,262 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 130,262 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ***almost to ply/cord*** - out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,980 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,953 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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JM05 MCF is a 2013 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JM05 MCF, 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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JM05 MCF is a 2013 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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