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GX63 VCP

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 VCP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,757 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 121,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,488 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 99,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,627 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 79,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,884 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 52,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,494 miles

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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GX63 VCP is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX63 VCP, 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 GX63 VCP registered?

GX63 VCP is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is GX63 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX63 VCP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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