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FR13 CYZ

2013 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 CYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 70,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 65,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,465 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 56,169 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2020 56,169 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 35,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,013 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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FR13 CYZ is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Silver 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 FR13 CYZ, 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 FR13 CYZ registered?

FR13 CYZ is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FR13 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CYZ 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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