Seat Alhambra (2013)
2013 Seat Alhambra
CarHunch analysed 1,687 real MOT records for the 2013 Seat Alhambra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 SEAT ALHAMBRA is about as reliable as the average UK car, with an 80.9% first-time pass rate that slightly edges the 80% benchmark—but the critical concern here is that 52.5% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd want to see. Diesel models, which make up virtually all of this cohort, pass at 81%, so fuel type isn't a differentiator.
At 72,600 miles median, these vehicles are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 2.56 failures and 19.3 advisories per test—that's a sign of accumulating small issues rather than catastrophic ones. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the systems most commonly failing on this model (suspension, emissions, and brake components are typical culprits on MPVs this age), because the high dangerous defect rate suggests deferred maintenance is common.
What to check before buying a 2013 Seat Alhambra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 52.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 1,679 | 81% | 2.55 |
| Petrol (0%) | 8 | 72.5% | 3.88 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Seat Alhambra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Seat Alhambra vehicles fall between 57,909 and 93,000 miles.
2013 Seat Alhambra — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,433 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Seat Alhambra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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60.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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58%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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29.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.4%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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