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ST62 UNV

2013 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,021 mi
Last recorded81,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 UNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,021 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,872 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,226 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 79,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,347 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,994 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,016 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 33,591 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 33,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,997 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 28,997 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

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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ST62 UNV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST62 UNV, 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 ST62 UNV registered?

ST62 UNV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is ST62 UNV safe to buy?

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