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FD13 VVT

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,158 miles

Both Front Caliper Anti-Rattle Springs Missing

Front Discs Incorrect Size

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,762 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

manufactures guards fitted to under side

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,237 miles

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 42,433 miles

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

Front WIPERS SLAPPING ON SCREEN

Rear SURFACE RUST ON DISCS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,960 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,638 miles

Engine covers and under trays fiited

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,996 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 31,996 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 27,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside 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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FD13 VVT 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 73.3%.

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 FD13 VVT, 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 FD13 VVT registered?

FD13 VVT is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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