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PLZ 4281

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,949 mi
Last recorded88,949 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 4281
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,961 miles

under trays

Fail 28 May 2025 81,959 miles

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

under trays

Pass 15 May 2024 76,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,562 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubed off close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,151 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside treads scrubbed off bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off bald on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2021 65,476 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 63,539 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 6 May 2020 63,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 55,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 55,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,147 miles

Engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,465 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PLZ 4281 is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 PLZ 4281, 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 PLZ 4281 registered?

PLZ 4281 is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is PLZ 4281 safe to buy?

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