2013 SEAT Alhambra · 5,342 MOT tests
2013 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2013 SEAT Alhambras fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Alhambra years (5,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 30.4%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 94,245
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,342
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.5% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Tyres10.8%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.84%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.48%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.55%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.49%)
Other years
Every SEAT Alhambra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2013 SEAT Alhambras fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Alhambra years (5,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.3% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.31% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 SEAT Alhambra shows 94,245 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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