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SL13 CNX

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 CNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,153 miles

both front fog lamps inop

Fail 18 Feb 2026 111,153 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front fog lamps inop

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,339 miles

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

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

both front fog lamp inop

Fail 19 Feb 2025 103,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lamp inop

Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,560 miles

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

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

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,971 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,923 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,828 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded / starting to break up

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs surfaces heavily grooved

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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SL13 CNX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL13 CNX, 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 SL13 CNX registered?

SL13 CNX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is SL13 CNX safe to buy?

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