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WP62 VFG

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,313 mi
Last recorded197,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 VFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 197,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 197,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 195,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 193,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 191,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 191,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing chords on boh edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 166,718 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,030 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,582 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,582 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working 382 bulb fitted (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,812 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tell-tail signs that the n/s/r shock ashorber had been leaking fluid

Fail 20 Feb 2014 31,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,464 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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WP62 VFG is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP62 VFG, 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 WP62 VFG registered?

WP62 VFG is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2013.

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