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FR13 XTL

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,440 mi
Last recorded36,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 XTL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 36,440 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,248 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,765 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,178 miles

Front O/S/F fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,243 miles

Rear both tyres cracked in treads

Pass 24 May 2016 20,654 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre treads, but not deep enough to reach ply.

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 XTL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FR13 XTL, 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 FR13 XTL registered?

FR13 XTL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is FR13 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 XTL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 XTL have outstanding finance?

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