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WN13 WNS

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN13 WNS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 125,277 miles

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

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,779 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning lamp wire broke ,pads fine

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,779 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning lamp wire broke ,pads fine

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,292 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper non obligatory brake lamp ,one led out

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor wire broken,pads fine

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn,mt 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,301 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty stiff to operate but functional (4.4.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,338 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

exterior light warning lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,311 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exterior light warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,218 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,293 miles

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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WN13 WNS is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN13 WNS, 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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WN13 WNS is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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