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SF63 TSV

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 TSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,654 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,854 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 47,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 47,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,860 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 11,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,302 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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SF63 TSV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF63 TSV, 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 SF63 TSV registered?

SF63 TSV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is SF63 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 TSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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