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AJ13 DFO

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,735 mi
Last recorded122,735 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 DFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r/ brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 113,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top rubber split all round (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut to cords / close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,387 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 89,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 28 Dec 2021 89,843 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,511 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,985 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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AJ13 DFO is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ13 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ13 DFO registered?

AJ13 DFO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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