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S123 HBP

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 HBP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,699 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 84,699 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,558 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,364 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 57,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,858 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,858 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,569 miles

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

Under guards and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,239 miles

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,336 miles

covers fitted top and underside of car

Fail 16 Aug 2016 19,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted top and underside of car

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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S123 HBP is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S123 HBP, 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 S123 HBP registered?

S123 HBP is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is S123 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 HBP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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