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AY13 PZV

2013 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 PZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,031 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 58,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 51,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2022 43,342 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 43,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted upside down! (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,155 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 37,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 31,033 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 31,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 22,959 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 22,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 17,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 17,079 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 13,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 9,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 9,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Foglamps inop

Internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall heavily curbed/scrubbed

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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AY13 PZV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY13 PZV, 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 AY13 PZV registered?

AY13 PZV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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