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BU63 JZD

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,989 mi
Last recorded123,989 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 JZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 123,989 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 111,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 83,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,955 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,601 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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BU63 JZD is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU63 JZD, 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 BU63 JZD registered?

BU63 JZD is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is BU63 JZD safe to buy?

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