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DE63 FBY

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 FBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,554 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 98,880 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,985 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,329 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 62,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,838 miles

rear pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges and near limit

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,235 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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DE63 FBY is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE63 FBY, 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 DE63 FBY registered?

DE63 FBY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is DE63 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 FBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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