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FD13 BVR

2013 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,692 mi
Last recorded104,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 BVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 100,336 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,726 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp / Sleeve - Corroded

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Components - Slight Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,494 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,494 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,583 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 19,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 19,176 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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FD13 BVR is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD13 BVR, 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 FD13 BVR registered?

FD13 BVR is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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