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SG13 SSV

2013 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,936 mi
Last recorded60,936 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 60,936 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2024 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 45,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 39,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre close to limit wearing on inner treads

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,937 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn on inside edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,990 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 22,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 14,997 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 8,879 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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SG13 SSV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG13 SSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG13 SSV registered?

SG13 SSV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is SG13 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 SSV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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