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CV13 ZPS

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,837 mi
Last recorded103,837 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 ZPS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 103,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/middle exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2025 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/middle exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front/middle joining sleeve deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front/middle joining sleeve deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 65,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 51,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 47,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 17,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,225 miles

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 ZPS is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

CV13 ZPS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is CV13 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 ZPS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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