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KN13 NJZ

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 NJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,253 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 78,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to nsf and osf tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,473 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,522 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 52,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,271 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Jan 2021 46,271 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,231 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges but tyres are step tread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,437 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,420 miles

Rear child seats fitted

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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KN13 NJZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN13 NJZ, 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

How do I check the history of KN13 NJZ?

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What year was KN13 NJZ registered?

KN13 NJZ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is KN13 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 NJZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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