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YA62 GVZ

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,311 mi
Last recorded166,311 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA62 GVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 145,933 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,527 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,548 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,322 miles

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

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted

items removed from centre view mirror

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 37,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted

items removed from centre view mirror

under trays fitted

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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YA62 GVZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black 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 YA62 GVZ, 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 YA62 GVZ?

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What year was YA62 GVZ registered?

YA62 GVZ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is YA62 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA62 GVZ 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.

Does YA62 GVZ have outstanding finance?

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