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SM13 KLP

2013 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,999 mi
Last recorded139,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 KLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 113,251 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,344 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,344 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,104 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,335 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,974 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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SM13 KLP is a 2013 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLP, 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 SM13 KLP registered?

SM13 KLP is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is SM13 KLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 KLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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