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CU13 UUJ

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 UUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 36,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 27,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,016 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 14,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CU13 UUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU13 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU13 UUJ?

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What year was CU13 UUJ registered?

CU13 UUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is CU13 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 UUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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