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KN13 NKC

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 NKC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2025 65,348 miles

Both inner cv joints slightly l Slight grease leak,both inner cv joints.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms on.

Fail 2 Aug 2025 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner cv joints slightly l Slight grease leak,both inner cv joints.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms on.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,408 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,219 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of both the nearside and offside have corrosion bands formed with slight flaking. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm thick, worn more than offside outer pad which is approximately 5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of Both nearside and offside have light score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,219 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of both the nearside and offside have corrosion bands formed with slight flaking. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm thick, worn more than offside outer pad which is approximately 5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of Both nearside and offside have light score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,498 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,508 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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KN13 NKC is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN13 NKC, 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 KN13 NKC registered?

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

Is KN13 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 NKC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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