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EXZ 4714

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,524 mi
Last recorded144,524 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 4714
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,524 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 124,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,669 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2024 124,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim and levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,929 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,683 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,683 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,175 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,313 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EXZ 4714 is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EXZ 4714, 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 EXZ 4714 registered?

EXZ 4714 is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is EXZ 4714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 4714 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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