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SH13 CTZ

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,597 mi
Last recorded113,597 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 CTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,199 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,223 miles

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))

Nearside Rear tyre puncture repair

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 75,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CTZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH13 CTZ, 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 SH13 CTZ?

You can check the full history of SH13 CTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH13 CTZ registered?

SH13 CTZ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is SH13 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 CTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH13 CTZ have outstanding finance?

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