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WP62 VFN

2013 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,608 mi
Last recorded166,608 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 166,608 miles

N/S headlamp misted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Scratch to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,500 miles

Front worn on the inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,072 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Front worn on the inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,680 miles

BOTH BRONT TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH BRONT TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,842 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WP62 VFN is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WP62 VFN, 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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What year was WP62 VFN registered?

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

Is WP62 VFN safe to buy?

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