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CD54 AMS

2013 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD54 AMS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,913 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 106,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,257 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,722 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,795 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,341 miles

front tyres are wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 36,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are wearing unevenly

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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CD54 AMS is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CD54 AMS, 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 CD54 AMS registered?

CD54 AMS is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is CD54 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD54 AMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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