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CV63 DFK

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV63 DFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpm light on

Fail 23 Jan 2026 85,755 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 77,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 57,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 41,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,359 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,865 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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CV63 DFK is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc 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 CV63 DFK, 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 CV63 DFK registered?

CV63 DFK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is CV63 DFK safe to buy?

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