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SD62 OHC

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,248 mi
Last recorded133,248 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 OHC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,248 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,223 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,546 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 104,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,623 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,115 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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SD62 OHC is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver 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 SD62 OHC, 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.

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What year was SD62 OHC registered?

SD62 OHC is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is SD62 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 OHC 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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