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AO62 UFM

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 128,890 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 128,890 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,138 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 91,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,972 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction things hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear x member damaged at inner arm bolt

exhaust not secure at center

Fail 3 Mar 2020 78,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear x member damaged at inner arm bolt

exhaust not secure at center

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,799 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,030 miles

both front tyres have worn inner shoulders

Fail 17 Mar 2018 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres have worn inner shoulders

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,694 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 33,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 13,883 miles

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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AO62 UFM is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 UFM, 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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AO62 UFM is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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