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FW13 HXX

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,073 mi
Last recorded198,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 HXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 198,073 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 198,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 189,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 189,392 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 178,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 172,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FW13 HXX is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FW13 HXX, 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 FW13 HXX registered?

FW13 HXX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is FW13 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 HXX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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