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GJ13 BFA

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,893 mi
Last recorded105,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 93,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear center Exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,048 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 77,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel emissions too low to read (rev limiter)

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 66,834 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from injector area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,341 miles

coolant on min

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,997 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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GJ13 BFA 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 GJ13 BFA, 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 GJ13 BFA registered?

GJ13 BFA is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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