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KN13 NKG

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 NKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 110,270 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 110,270 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,376 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 21 Mar 2024 102,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,924 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,031 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 NKG is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black 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 NKG, 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 KN13 NKG registered?

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

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