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BU13 VML

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,539 mi
Last recorded218,539 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 218,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 218,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 218,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 153,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,498 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 19,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front damage to bumper and bonnet

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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BU13 VML is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU13 VML, 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 BU13 VML?

You can check the full history of BU13 VML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU13 VML registered?

BU13 VML is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is BU13 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 VML shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 VML have outstanding finance?

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