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SH13 CUA

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,732 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,811 miles

full inspection could not be carried out because engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 101,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

full inspection could not be carried out because engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 99,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 55,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 41,144 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 CUA is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

SH13 CUA is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is SH13 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 CUA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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