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YT13 VWH

2013 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 VWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,603 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))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 119,603 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,790 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,619 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,232 miles

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 38,728 miles

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,704 miles

Engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,349 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack / n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,148 miles

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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YT13 VWH is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT13 VWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT13 VWH registered?

YT13 VWH is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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