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GU13 ZFE

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 ZFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 74,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,324 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,830 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 52,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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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GU13 ZFE is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU13 ZFE, 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 GU13 ZFE registered?

GU13 ZFE is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is GU13 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 ZFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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