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BD62 KFW

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 64,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,438 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 62,438 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 56,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,553 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 34,553 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,085 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 25,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,590 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,102 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Undertrays Fitted

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BD62 KFW is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 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 Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD62 KFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD62 KFW registered?

BD62 KFW is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 February 2013.

Is BD62 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 KFW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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