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EF13 BTX

2013 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,468 mi
Last recorded102,468 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 BTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 78,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EF13 BTX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF13 BTX, 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 EF13 BTX registered?

EF13 BTX is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is EF13 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 BTX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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