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WP62 VFU

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,130 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre at 3mm tread ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to its legal limit + deteriorated on inner/outer tread area

Offside Front tyre worn down to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tablet holder (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to its legal limit + deteriorated on inner/outer tread area

Offside Front tyre worn down to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn on its inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,553 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 VFU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

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

Is WP62 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 VFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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