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KX13 LZV

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 LZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox delaminating

Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe by bonnet hinge (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox delaminating

Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,203 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 106,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,030 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,353 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,353 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre clamp corrored and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,270 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,891 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 57,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,789 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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KX13 LZV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KX13 LZV, 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 KX13 LZV registered?

KX13 LZV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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