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EN13 LYT

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,087 miles

Front under tray insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 74,087 miles

Front under tray insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 47,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 13 May 2019 47,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,848 miles

no fas readings obtainable due to non acceleration from rest.

Pass 16 May 2017 37,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,847 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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EN13 LYT is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN13 LYT, 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 EN13 LYT registered?

EN13 LYT is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is EN13 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN13 LYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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