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MW13 UVX

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,178 mi
Last recorded77,178 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 UVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,178 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX/JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 72,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure Insecure due to broken securing sleeve & hanger, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Most rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various underside suspension components at rear corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,286 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 66,163 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,511 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,571 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,560 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 31,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 31,584 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,068 miles

Front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,773 miles

Nearside Front unable to check nearside front seat belt as it has a child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 13,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front unable to check nearside front seat belt as it has a child seat fitted

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and it will not repaire

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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MW13 UVX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW13 UVX, 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 MW13 UVX registered?

MW13 UVX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is MW13 UVX safe to buy?

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