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F18 AKS

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 AKS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,320 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 99,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,939 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 48,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,224 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F18 AKS 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 F18 AKS, 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 F18 AKS registered?

F18 AKS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is F18 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 AKS 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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