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VN13 CTX

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 CTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 97,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly.

exhaust system rusty.

rust on rear subframe.

Pass 11 May 2024 95,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 90,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 87,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 85,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 85,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 80,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 60,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VN13 CTX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN13 CTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN13 CTX registered?

VN13 CTX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is VN13 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 CTX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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