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CX13 VBO

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,286 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

front brake back plates holed by corrosion

some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2026 124,284 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

front brake back plates holed by corrosion

some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2026 124,280 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front o\s and n\s brake back plates holed by corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

some corrosion or rear suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2026 124,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front o\s and n\s brake back plates holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

some corrosion or rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,062 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,042 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing both front and rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 97,016 miles

Battery light on

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing on sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Battery warning light on

Glow plug light on

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,974 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 88,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,247 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,247 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,081 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,985 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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CX13 VBO is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX13 VBO, 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.

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What year was CX13 VBO registered?

CX13 VBO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is CX13 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 VBO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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