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HN13 HDF

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 HDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,885 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 123,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,807 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,881 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 26,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,985 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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HN13 HDF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN13 HDF, 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 HN13 HDF registered?

HN13 HDF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is HN13 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN13 HDF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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