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SL13 VNW

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 VNW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,326 miles

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer surface.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,433 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 9,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VNW is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL13 VNW, 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

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What year was SL13 VNW registered?

SL13 VNW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is SL13 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 VNW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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