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SA13 LFF

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 LFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 61,534 miles

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2023 58,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres perished cracking

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2022 56,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

heat shield insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2021 49,340 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2020 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 36,867 miles

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

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

Oil low

Pass 22 May 2018 29,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,841 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 LFF 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 SA13 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

SA13 LFF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is SA13 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA13 LFF 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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