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SFZ 2799

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,894 mi
Last recorded110,894 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 2799
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,600 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn poor sound output

Fail 11 Nov 2024 98,599 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn poor sound output

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,532 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Horn poor and not as loud as it should be

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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SFZ 2799 is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFZ 2799, 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

How do I check the history of SFZ 2799?

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What year was SFZ 2799 registered?

SFZ 2799 is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is SFZ 2799 safe to buy?

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