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BX13 XHA

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,221 mi
Last recorded158,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 XHA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 158,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 152,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 141,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 138,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 138,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,658 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

dpf clamp slighty leaking

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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BX13 XHA is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX13 XHA, 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

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What year was BX13 XHA registered?

BX13 XHA is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BX13 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 XHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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