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CF13 AMO

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 AMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 97,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 87,229 miles

exhaust sleeve broken

Fail 21 May 2024 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 18 May 2023 78,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 75,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 75,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 61,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,839 miles

Front both front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges / close to breaking through to cords / becoming cracked / perished between treads / strong advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f screen stone chipped / cracked from lower section / scuttle panel up and across centre of screen / strong advise to replace (3.2 (a) (i))

advise on tracking due to tyre wear

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

n/s/r road wheel (alloy) inner rim slightly dented / damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 May 2018 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre distorting

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 38,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 38,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,859 miles

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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CF13 AMO is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF13 AMO, 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 CF13 AMO registered?

CF13 AMO is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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