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J3 BYO

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 BYO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,618 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED OFF AND MISSING (EXHAUST STILL SECURE)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON ITS INNER SHOULDER

SEVERAL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED OFF AND MISSING (EXHAUST STILL SECURE)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON ITS INNER SHOULDER

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

SEVERAL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 91,482 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper clip snapped (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,908 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tread cracking and un-even wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 74,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tread cracking and un-even wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,393 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,971 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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J3 BYO is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J3 BYO, 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 J3 BYO registered?

J3 BYO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is J3 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 BYO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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