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FH62 URS

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 URS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,908 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 83,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 77,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Stays on when engine running (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,063 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,698 miles

Front Inner BOTH tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,044 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,563 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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FH62 URS is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH62 URS, 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 FH62 URS registered?

FH62 URS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is FH62 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 URS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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