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FT62 KCV

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,615 mi
Last recorded172,615 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 KCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 172,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 172,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2023 163,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 154,484 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 154,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,718 miles

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

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

brake fluid appears contaminated, advise further inspection

coolant level low

covers & shields fitted

fuel gauge showing 0 miles

Fail 23 Oct 2019 117,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

brake fluid appears contaminated, advise further inspection

coolant level low

covers & shields fitted

fuel gauge showing 0 miles

tpms light on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,823 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,764 miles

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 1 May 2018 77,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,239 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,303 miles

covers and shield fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise replace A.S.A.P

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

covers and shield fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,955 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT62 KCV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT62 KCV, 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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FT62 KCV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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