CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV13 VXS

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,805 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 45,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 39,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 32,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine warning lamp on .

Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,211 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV13 VXS is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV13 VXS, 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

How do I check the history of HV13 VXS?

You can check the full history of HV13 VXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV13 VXS registered?

HV13 VXS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is HV13 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 VXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV13 VXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV13 VXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.