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EU13 YYJ

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,712 mi
Last recorded131,712 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 YYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,712 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,737 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 113,737 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,887 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some engine components

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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EU13 YYJ 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 76.9%.

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 EU13 YYJ, 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 EU13 YYJ registered?

EU13 YYJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is EU13 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU13 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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