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DF13 TFE

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 TFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,057 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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DF13 TFE is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF13 TFE, 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

How do I check the history of DF13 TFE?

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What year was DF13 TFE registered?

DF13 TFE is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is DF13 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 TFE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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