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GY13 CHL

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 CHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,795 miles

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

brake pad light on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2026 94,795 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,881 miles

Nearside Front body damage

brake warning lamp on

restricted view/brake pads not fully inspected

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,632 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,840 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

under tray- 1 fixing bolt missing-1 fixing bolt bust-secure at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,991 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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GY13 CHL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey 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 GY13 CHL, 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 GY13 CHL registered?

GY13 CHL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is GY13 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 CHL 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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