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S26 WRL

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 WRL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,324 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,169 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,634 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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S26 WRL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S26 WRL, 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 S26 WRL?

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What year was S26 WRL registered?

S26 WRL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is S26 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 WRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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