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CU13 YTV

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 YTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,138 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,183 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,350 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 39,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 24,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 YTV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YTV, 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 YTV?

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What year was CU13 YTV registered?

CU13 YTV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is CU13 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 YTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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