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X27 HBM

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 HBM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,342 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X27 HBM is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X27 HBM, 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 X27 HBM registered?

X27 HBM is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is X27 HBM safe to buy?

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