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DG13 GBV

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 GBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 59,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle no effort nearside front imbalance 95% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,688 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated/cracking due to age 2013 - 205/55 16

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,808 miles

rear tyres perishing-cut in tread o/s/r

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 43,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres perishing-cut in tread o/s/r

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,526 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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DG13 GBV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DG13 GBV, 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 DG13 GBV registered?

DG13 GBV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is DG13 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 GBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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