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HV13 UUW

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 UUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 67,437 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 64,563 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,216 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (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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HV13 UUW is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV13 UUW, 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 HV13 UUW registered?

HV13 UUW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is HV13 UUW safe to buy?

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