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SP63 LUW

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 LUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,024 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 148,024 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,784 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 141,784 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 141,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,000 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,391 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 119,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,984 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,867 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 LUW is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP63 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

SP63 LUW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is SP63 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 LUW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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