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LV13 KHU

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 KHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,841 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge. tyre size: 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 109,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge. tyre size: 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 107,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. tyre size: 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted l/h rear outer pad lining unbonded & at risk of falling out. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 104,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 60,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 25,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,995 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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LV13 KHU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey 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 LV13 KHU, 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

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What year was LV13 KHU registered?

LV13 KHU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is LV13 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 KHU 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.

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