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SY63 NBD

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 NBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,688 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,006 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 85,467 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,606 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,043 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,043 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,623 miles

nearside front and offside front road wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 14 Dec 2017 56,623 miles

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

nearside front and offside front road wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,504 miles

Front brake discs worn

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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SY63 NBD is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY63 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY63 NBD is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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