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CV13 LVC

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,671 mi
Last recorded124,671 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,406 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Apr 2025 121,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,931 miles

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 90,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 80,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,590 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,885 miles

no smoke produced

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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CV13 LVC is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV13 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV13 LVC registered?

CV13 LVC is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is CV13 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 LVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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