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SL63 GRF

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 GRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including both spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,619 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 86,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo / dpf area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust shield slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo / dpf area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,679 miles

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rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,671 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,669 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 25,762 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,403 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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SL63 GRF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 SL63 GRF, 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 SL63 GRF registered?

SL63 GRF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is SL63 GRF safe to buy?

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