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DA13 LTY

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,224 mi
Last recorded186,224 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 LTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 186,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 186,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 184,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 184,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 176,715 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 176,715 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,694 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,126 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,816 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen [approx 15mm]

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,839 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front chip in windscreen [approx 15mm]

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut showing cord [approx 20mm]

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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DA13 LTY is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DA13 LTY, 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

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What year was DA13 LTY registered?

DA13 LTY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is DA13 LTY safe to buy?

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