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SM13 GXN

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 GXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,536 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 17 Nov 2025 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,984 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))

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 11 Nov 2024 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,024 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,167 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,164 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,111 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 8 Nov 2021 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,987 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 16 May 2019 64,099 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))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 14 May 2018 54,519 miles

plastic covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 44,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 34,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SM13 GXN is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM13 GXN, 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

How do I check the history of SM13 GXN?

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What year was SM13 GXN registered?

SM13 GXN is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is SM13 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 GXN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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