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NL13 VVB

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VVB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2026 121,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 119,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 106,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre becoming low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,156 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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NL13 VVB is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL13 VVB, 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 NL13 VVB?

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What year was NL13 VVB registered?

NL13 VVB is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is NL13 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 VVB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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