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DE13 DDX

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 DDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Removed cap to access hazard warning light switch

Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Removed cap to access hazard warning light switch

Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 64,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,446 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 21,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,268 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,287 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,542 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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DE13 DDX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE13 DDX, 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 DE13 DDX registered?

DE13 DDX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is DE13 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 DDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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