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FJ13 WYX

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,405 mi
Last recorded134,405 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 WYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 134,405 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 134,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,841 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,814 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,944 miles

Central Rear Hi-level rear non-obligatory stop light not working

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,770 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 91,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 76,138 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 60,581 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,019 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ13 WYX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ13 WYX, 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 FJ13 WYX registered?

FJ13 WYX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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