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SA13 GDE

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,955 mi
Last recorded51,955 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 GDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 51,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 51,955 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 48,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,955 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 35,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre 2.8mm

Fail 20 Mar 2018 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre 2.8mm

Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,500 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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SA13 GDE is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SA13 GDE, 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 SA13 GDE registered?

SA13 GDE is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is SA13 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA13 GDE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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