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SC13 DZW

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,023 mi
Last recorded69,023 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 DZW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,108 miles

Rear Suspension slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 62,105 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,943 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,954 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,717 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 29,713 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating faulty / dim (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,737 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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SC13 DZW is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC13 DZW, 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 SC13 DZW registered?

SC13 DZW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is SC13 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 DZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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