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HW13 FDD

2013 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

238,701 mi
Last recorded238,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 FDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 238,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 231,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 231,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 202,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 175,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 165,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 158,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,986 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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HW13 FDD is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW13 FDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW13 FDD registered?

HW13 FDD is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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