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WR13 VHL

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR13 VHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 48,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,886 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 34,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,444 miles

coolant level low

Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,442 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,779 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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WR13 VHL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR13 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR13 VHL?

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What year was WR13 VHL registered?

WR13 VHL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is WR13 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR13 VHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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