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SP63 HDJ

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,160 mi
Last recorded102,160 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 HDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,160 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,596 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,809 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,430 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,734 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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SP63 HDJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SP63 HDJ, 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 SP63 HDJ registered?

SP63 HDJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is SP63 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 HDJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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