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FR13 XTV

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 XTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken but ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,869 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,034 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 58,034 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 55,390 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 45,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,975 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

outer sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 2.5mm

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FR13 XTV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR13 XTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR13 XTV registered?

FR13 XTV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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