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VU13 OMX

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 163,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,964 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 155,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 149,215 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 144,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and is stepped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and is stepped

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,250 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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VU13 OMX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU13 OMX, 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 VU13 OMX registered?

VU13 OMX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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