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DE13 SBV

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 SBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,184 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,060 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,093 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,174 miles

see documents attached

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,571 miles

see seperate sheet.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 29,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread no chords apparent.

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

child seat fitted

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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DE13 SBV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE13 SBV, 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 DE13 SBV registered?

DE13 SBV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is DE13 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 SBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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