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2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 CSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 100,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant low

tpms light on

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,203 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2024 84,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle

tpms light on

Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,408 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve deteriorated + back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2022 58,672 miles

Nearside Front tread 3mm and wearing on edge

Offside Front tread 3mm and wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box and centre clamp corroded

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,915 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brakes need changing A S A P

Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,190 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,640 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

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

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,456 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,916 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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SH13 CSV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH13 CSV, 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 SH13 CSV registered?

SH13 CSV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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