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DE63 SZK

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 SZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 110,151 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,084 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,453 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,587 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,199 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,315 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 62,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,266 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 SZK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black 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 SZK, 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 DE63 SZK registered?

DE63 SZK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is DE63 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 SZK 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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