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FR13 CZJ

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 CZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,318 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,914 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 105,912 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,869 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,651 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking and perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,462 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking and perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,668 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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FR13 CZJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FR13 CZJ, 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 FR13 CZJ registered?

FR13 CZJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FR13 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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