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DG13 GDK

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,549 mi
Last recorded134,549 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,541 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 49,059 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,156 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 30,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,133 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2016 7,037 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 GDK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

DG13 GDK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is DG13 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 GDK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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