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DG13 CUK

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,298 mi
Last recorded188,298 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 CUK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 188,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 174,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 174,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 143,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,880 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,553 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,535 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres started to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,478 miles

child seats fitted

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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DG13 CUK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG13 CUK, 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 DG13 CUK registered?

DG13 CUK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is DG13 CUK safe to buy?

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