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YP13 RHX

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 RHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 137,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 124,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 76,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 56,947 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 45,659 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 45,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

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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YP13 RHX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YP13 RHX, 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 YP13 RHX registered?

YP13 RHX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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