2013 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · RK13 NBA
2013 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 166,021 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RK13 NBA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 166,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK13 NBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Seat Alhambra (RK13 NBA) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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