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S11 LUJ

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 LUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 123,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 111,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 62,648 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 36,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,005 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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S11 LUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S11 LUJ, 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 S11 LUJ registered?

S11 LUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 August 2013.

Is S11 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 LUJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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