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AK13 WFF

2013 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,028 mi
Last recorded118,028 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 WFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 118,028 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 112,068 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve/clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,716 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 106,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,048 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 61,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,834 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 26,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,064 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 15,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK13 WFF is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in White 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 AK13 WFF, 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 AK13 WFF registered?

AK13 WFF is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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