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SH13 LYF

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,315 mi
Last recorded121,315 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 LYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

zero emissions

Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,406 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 97,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,330 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 LYF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

SH13 LYF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is SH13 LYF safe to buy?

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