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DE13 YVV

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,845 mi
Last recorded146,845 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 146,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer silencer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 140,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 140,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light inop (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light inop (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges......both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre walls cracking....both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 48,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,531 miles

both front tyre treads edges low

Pass 3 May 2016 24,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 YVV is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

DE13 YVV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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