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WP62 VFM

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,892 mi
Last recorded180,892 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 180,892 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 180,810 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 171,361 miles

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 15 May 2019 15,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 15,292 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 135,111 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,249 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 110,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,876 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 35,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 22,575 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,044 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VFM is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

Is WP62 VFM safe to buy?

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