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DE13 UWL

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 UWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 104,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,816 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 92,861 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,912 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively light fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine under tray loose at rear (bolts sheared)

exhaust back box ns hanger corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 72,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively light fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine under tray loose at rear (bolts sheared)

exhaust back box ns hanger corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,433 miles

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

all exhaust hangers//centre sleeve corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 53,650 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF INNER TREAD /// NSF INNER AND OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR INNER TREAD // NSR INNER AND OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS RIGHT ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,734 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 UWL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWL, 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 DE13 UWL registered?

DE13 UWL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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